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NL12 UEW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,538 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 78,538 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 66,836 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 66,836 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 54,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,625 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 53,625 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 52,268 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 52,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 31,660 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 31,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 15,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,099 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 14,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,499 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 12,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 10,775 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 10,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,009 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 8,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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 UEW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UEW, 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

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What year was NL12 UEW registered?

NL12 UEW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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