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NL12 YOD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,179 mi
Last recorded76,179 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YOD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,179 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,704 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 70,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,417 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 51,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 51,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,149 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,780 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 40,780 miles

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

centre exhaust clamps rusted and snapped

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,556 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,138 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 22,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and not clearing screen. (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,777 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 15,777 miles

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 YOD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 YOD, 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

How do I check the history of NL12 YOD?

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What year was NL12 YOD registered?

NL12 YOD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NL12 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 YOD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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