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R24 BSJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,073 mi
Last recorded109,073 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 BSJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 109,073 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 102,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated strongly recommend replace . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small cuts present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,938 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer casing rusted and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,378 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,931 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,422 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,422 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,440 miles

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

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

wiper blades poor

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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R24 BSJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R24 BSJ, 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 R24 BSJ registered?

R24 BSJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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