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ND12 BYF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 BYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,595 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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 29 Apr 2025 89,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 82,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges bald and very near limit, step tyres. Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 77,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,352 miles

inner edge n/s/r tyre bald and very near to limit, step tyre

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,802 miles

both rear tyres have tread splitting

front exhaust brackets broken

inner edge n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 13 Jul 2021 60,802 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

both rear tyres have tread splitting

front exhaust brackets broken

inner edge n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,771 miles

n/s/f headlamp top bracket broken

outer skin of silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2020 58,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

n/s/f headlamp top bracket broken

outer skin of silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 39,967 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated exs travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 May 2019 39,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated exs travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 25,784 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 25,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 20,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,041 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 14,041 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 10,359 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 10,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ND12 BYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ND12 BYF, 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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ND12 BYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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