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AK12 NZJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NZJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,930 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 89,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,693 miles

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

Offside Front inner door handle stiff to operate when pulling to open

slight travel in handbrake when operated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,026 miles

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

Offside Front inner door handle stiff to operate/pull open

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,892 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,076 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,785 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

area around fuel tank damp, no obvious leak.

mark on near side rear tyre tread indicating that at some point it has been rubbing on inner wheel arch liner.

Fail 30 Jun 2018 58,785 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

area around fuel tank damp, no obvious leak.

mark on near side rear tyre tread indicating that at some point it has been rubbing on inner wheel arch liner.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread damaged on inside

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread damaged on inside

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2016 46,117 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 46,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter next to tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2015 37,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AK12 NZJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK12 NZJ, 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 AK12 NZJ registered?

AK12 NZJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is AK12 NZJ safe to buy?

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