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NG12 VZL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,280 mi
Last recorded116,280 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tailgate slightly loose aftermarket spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 107,134 miles

Body component slightly loose aftermarket tailgate spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively excessive handbrake travel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished & collapsed (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished & collapsed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LED unit fitted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Body component slightly loose aftermarket tailgate spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively excessive handbrake travel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished & collapsed (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished & collapsed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LED unit fitted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,898 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,796 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 62,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear to both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear to both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2016 50,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 50,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,371 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 VZL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

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

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