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E4 BEP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,765 mi
Last recorded88,765 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 BEP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 88,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 72,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 77,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 66,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 58,448 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,221 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,407 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,004 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,596 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 50,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre perishing

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,219 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 48,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,046 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,189 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 11,189 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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E4 BEP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E4 BEP, 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 E4 BEP registered?

E4 BEP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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