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NG12 VZA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 VZA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 102,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 scrubbing inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 16 Jan 2026 102,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 scrubbing inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 18 Dec 2025 102,863 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsf 185/50/16, osf 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 102,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Rear Bush Separated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear bush Splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window will not come back up after being put down

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 96,954 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 92,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,467 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 81,467 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover and undertrays obstructing the view of some components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 58,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover and undertrays obstructing the view of some components

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 43,283 miles

both front tyres inner edge starting to wear

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,830 miles

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 VZA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZA, 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 NG12 VZA registered?

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

Is NG12 VZA safe to buy?

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