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FC59 NJC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,294 mi
Last recorded49,294 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC59 NJC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 49,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,147 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle and mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,059 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension and mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,647 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 30,321 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 27,564 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,736 miles

O/S & N/S Rear tyres perished but no cords showing.

Unable to check all components due to engine cover & under trays being fitted.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 17,735 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S & N/S Rear tyres perished but no cords showing.

Unable to check all components due to engine cover & under trays being fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,735 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 14,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,091 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 13,091 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FC59 NJC 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 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 FC59 NJC, 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 FC59 NJC registered?

FC59 NJC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FC59 NJC safe to buy?

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