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NL12 NTV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,127 mi
Last recorded96,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 96,127 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,311 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 84,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,145 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,936 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,608 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 62,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,246 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 57,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 49,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/45/16 86v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,986 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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NL12 NTV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTV, 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 NL12 NTV registered?

NL12 NTV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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