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FG12 BHF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,524 mi
Last recorded73,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BHF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,524 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 73,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,471 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Backbox outer casing corroded

both front top mounts have movement

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,361 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,164 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 41,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,518 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in centres

Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,519 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,410 miles

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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FG12 BHF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG12 BHF, 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 FG12 BHF registered?

FG12 BHF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FG12 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 BHF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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