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NL12 NUP

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,962 mi
Last recorded57,962 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 57,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 53,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 50,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,644 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 47,644 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure clamps on center sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Fail 8 Mar 2021 45,924 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,961 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Fail 28 Feb 2020 43,961 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,830 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 38,830 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 32,568 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,962 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 25,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 15,844 miles

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

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 NUP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

NL12 NUP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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