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NL12 XYE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,557 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

cover on under body & parts

Fail 19 Mar 2026 105,548 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

cover on under body & parts

Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,542 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,511 miles

covers under body

Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,246 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2019 63,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 54,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 43,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2015 21,646 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 XYE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

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

Is NL12 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 XYE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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