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HK61 BWM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 BWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 91,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 91,221 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,184 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 80,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 67,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 66,976 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,531 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 63,531 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 63,435 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,738 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 50,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 30,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 30,670 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 11,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,173 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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HK61 BWM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWM, 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 HK61 BWM registered?

HK61 BWM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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