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EA12 NWC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,765 mi
Last recorded68,765 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 NWC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2025 66,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 66,073 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Passenger's seat insecure bottom doesn't lock into position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 59,132 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 59,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR Fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,423 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 55,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,203 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 13 Mar 2021 50,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 20 Apr 2019 45,359 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,364 miles

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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EA12 NWC 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 73.3%.

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 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 EA12 NWC, 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 EA12 NWC registered?

EA12 NWC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is EA12 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 NWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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