CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL12 MKE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,548 mi
Last recorded150,548 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 MKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 150,548 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 150,541 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 147,134 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear shock absorbers slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2024 147,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting bush or bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush or bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center exhaust clamp is loose

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 17 Feb 2023 135,800 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 135,797 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 122,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear markers and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,729 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,729 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,037 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 74,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,494 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2.2mm

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL12 MKE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NL12 MKE, 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

How do I check the history of NL12 MKE?

You can check the full history of NL12 MKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL12 MKE registered?

NL12 MKE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is NL12 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 MKE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL12 MKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL12 MKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.