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BV12 LHZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LHZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,761 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 118,716 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2024 109,668 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 109,621 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 109,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,952 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,597 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 58,121 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front slightly cut on sidewall

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,209 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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BV12 LHZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 60,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 LHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV12 LHZ registered?

BV12 LHZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BV12 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 LHZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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