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NG12 FNC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,856 mi
Last recorded116,856 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 FNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 116,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 112,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,252 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

exhaust centre sleeve corroded and deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2020 111,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

exhaust centre sleeve corroded and deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake bind

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,065 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2018 99,064 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,390 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 50,913 miles

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

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

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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NG12 FNC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NG12 FNC, 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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NG12 FNC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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