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DV12 NRJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,790 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,596 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 77,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 68,756 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 65,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 60,486 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,742 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,418 miles

zero emissions

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,375 miles

zero emissions

Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 36,599 miles

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

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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DV12 NRJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 DV12 NRJ, 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 DV12 NRJ registered?

DV12 NRJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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