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NJ62 XWM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,637 mi
Last recorded99,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 XWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 99,637 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 99,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,751 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 4 Nov 2024 92,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 4 Oct 2023 88,978 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 88,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,357 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,155 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested INOPERATIVE. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK GAITER, BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment N/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT, VERY POOR. (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, INSECURE.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,522 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION, NOT BLOWING.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,013 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,787 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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NJ62 XWM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

NJ62 XWM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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