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WV12 BFX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,806 mi
Last recorded86,806 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 86,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front dips too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake has slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 64,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,463 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,656 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,757 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 23,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R15 84H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions too clean to test

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,404 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WV12 BFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV12 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 BFX registered?

WV12 BFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is WV12 BFX safe to buy?

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