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NJ12 GMG

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 GMG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,919 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 108,918 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Water pump noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2024 102,410 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

middle exhaust sleeve corroded

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 11 Feb 2023 96,968 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end slight play ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded next to nearside front wheel arch area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside front shockers weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 91,410 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has slight play ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear shocker shroud loose, foam deteriorated that keeps shroud in place

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi blown slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded next to nearside chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

offside windscreen washer working, but effort poor

oil leak from sump, sump is starting to corrode

secondary bonnet catch partially seized

Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,724 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts getting close to wear indicator on edges but ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,305 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,241 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 GMG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 GMG, 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 NJ12 GMG registered?

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

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