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NG12 VZS

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,617 mi
Last recorded143,617 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 143,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 143,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,812 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 133,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 121,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 120,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,192 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,694 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 90,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,263 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,540 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,507 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 VZS 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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

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

Is NG12 VZS safe to buy?

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