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EA61 NKK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,411 mi
Last recorded108,411 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 NKK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,411 miles

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

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 108,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 3 Jan 2025 90,994 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat back hinge loose

Fail 18 Dec 2024 90,991 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Securing clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat back hinge loose

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,884 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 74,721 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,404 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,893 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,469 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 56,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,369 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,681 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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EA61 NKK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA61 NKK, 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 EA61 NKK registered?

EA61 NKK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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