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NJ62 UZX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,553 mi
Last recorded159,553 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 UZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 159,553 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 159,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 141,866 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 141,863 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 123,912 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 123,912 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump corroded - leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2022 110,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,816 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

rear exhaust section and clamp corroded but not to excess

Fail 22 Sep 2021 104,816 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust section and clamp corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear/feathering

offside registration plate lamp dim/deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of treads and outer wall cut/damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,592 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 9,735 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 9,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 UZX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZX, 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 NJ62 UZX registered?

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

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