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YS12 BFX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,024 mi
Last recorded61,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear axel is corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2026 61,018 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear axel is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping but not meeting the failure criteria. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 54,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,835 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,269 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,668 miles

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

rear discs slight corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,045 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,090 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

plastic under trays fitted

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

side wall damage to offside rear tyre & cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,319 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 40,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner wishbone bushes slight movement

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,380 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 24,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YS12 BFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 YS12 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 YS12 BFX registered?

YS12 BFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is YS12 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 BFX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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