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NJ62 UZN

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 UZN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 121,445 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on acceleration (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

parts of the exhaust are deteriorated ie flexi part & rear silencer

Pass 19 Jun 2025 111,448 miles

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED AND HOLED

Rear REAR BOX HEAT SHIELD MISSING

Fail 18 Jun 2025 111,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front BACKPLATE CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front BACKPLATE CORRODED AND HOLED

Rear REAR BOX HEAT SHIELD MISSING

Fail 9 Jun 2025 111,439 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low HEADLAMP BROKEN (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front BACKPLATE CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front BACKPLATE CORRODED AND HOLED

Rear HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Pass 15 Jun 2024 103,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 99,957 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 99,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2022 91,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 85,612 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 85,596 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,216 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,210 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle sleeve clamps are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 66,208 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,508 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front fog lamps illuminate when position lamps are switched on

nsr tyre has slight cracking between treads

osf & nsf brakes binding slightly

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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NJ62 UZN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NJ62 UZN, 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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NJ62 UZN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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