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FD62 NBJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 NBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 97,903 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,537 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,348 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 79,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,296 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,699 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 64,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 50,504 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, out of shape and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 6 Nov 2015 31,486 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: both adjusted (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working PRS: replaced 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

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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FD62 NBJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 FD62 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD62 NBJ registered?

FD62 NBJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is FD62 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 NBJ 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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