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NG12 OWO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,084 mi
Last recorded154,084 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 OWO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 141,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 141,155 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,779 miles

exhaust system in poor condition and has minor various minor leaks

nearside rear tyre has splits on inner wall

Fail 14 Sep 2023 116,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition and has minor various minor leaks

nearside rear tyre has splits on inner wall

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,022 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 101,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,168 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 79,168 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 79,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,417 miles

windscreen cracked lower n/s

Pass 27 Oct 2018 60,723 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,296 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 13 Oct 2017 50,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 40,559 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 31,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OWO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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