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NL12 MJY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 MJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 109,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,255 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2023 96,006 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector damadged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 53,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector damadged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,849 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MJY 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 NL12 MJY, 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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NL12 MJY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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