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EF62 NZE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 NZE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 105,300 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 105,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,123 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 97,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,819 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))

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,764 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)

Nearside Front Upper (chip in windscreen)

Nearside Rear Upper (exhaust outer casing deteriorating)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,763 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slightly damaged) (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ( charms removed from interior mirror)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 64,763 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slightly damaged) (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ( charms removed from interior mirror)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,764 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2019 53,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 40,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2017 28,900 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2016 19,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 9,374 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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EF62 NZE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF62 NZE, 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 EF62 NZE registered?

EF62 NZE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is EF62 NZE safe to buy?

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