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MF62 BXZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,658 mi
Last recorded71,658 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 BXZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 71,658 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 71,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 67,430 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Dec 2023 63,794 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2023 63,763 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,764 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 39,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,123 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,802 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MF62 BXZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MF62 BXZ, 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 MF62 BXZ registered?

MF62 BXZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is MF62 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 BXZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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