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HK61 BVV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,433 mi
Last recorded89,433 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 BVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,433 miles

exhaust damage

hand brake high

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,654 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,794 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2021 72,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 71,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front damage to tyre wall

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 55,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,066 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,236 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 24,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HK61 BVV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK61 BVV, 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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HK61 BVV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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