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NL12 PDZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,484 mi
Last recorded76,484 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 PDZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 76,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 76,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 73,730 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,840 miles

Rear park brake below service standard

Pass 11 May 2023 60,363 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 60,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn/displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,532 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 47,532 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,031 miles

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

Nearside wiper smears allthough clears effective

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

Rear both brakes slight bind

Fail 16 Apr 2018 42,031 miles

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

Nearside wiper smears allthough clears effective

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

Rear both brakes slight bind

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,325 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 18,597 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,597 miles

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

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 PDZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

NL12 PDZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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