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NG12 VZD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,614 mi
Last recorded64,614 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 64,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 64,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 62,466 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 62,463 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play in Inner Rack Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 62,355 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 62,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,680 miles

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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,035 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,995 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 49,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2017 46,395 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management lamp on

glow plug lamp on

Pass 6 May 2016 40,979 miles

both offside tyres wearing low

engine management lamp on

glow plug lamp on

Fail 6 May 2016 40,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both offside tyres wearing low

engine management lamp on

glow plug lamp on

Pass 5 May 2015 31,824 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 VZD 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 68.8%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

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

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