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NL12 BXU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,124 mi
Last recorded170,124 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 BXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 170,124 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 156,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil boh (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 150,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,021 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 135,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 122,969 miles

emission too clean

Fail 18 Feb 2017 122,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emission too clean

Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,722 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

engine light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

under trays

Fail 15 Feb 2016 115,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

engine light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

under trays

Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,399 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 BXU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NL12 BXU, 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 NL12 BXU registered?

NL12 BXU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 March 2012.

Is NL12 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 BXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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