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NJ12 GLF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,300 mi
Last recorded135,300 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 GLF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 135,300 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 135,294 miles

Central Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 130,836 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened At lower spring perch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low/high spots on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 130,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened At lower spring perch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low/high spots on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 113,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,611 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,816 miles

Central Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded But Still Secure (No Leaks)

Offside Rear Offside Rear Bump Stop Torn.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,085 miles

Offside Front splits on inner wall

underpan damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,868 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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NJ12 GLF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NJ12 GLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ12 GLF registered?

NJ12 GLF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is NJ12 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 GLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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