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NL12 YOM

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,964 mi
Last recorded94,964 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YOM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 94,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 94,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down refitted correc tly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 91,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,746 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 89,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 87,219 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,047 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,843 miles

Bonnet secondary catch siezed

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Pass 26 Jan 2019 67,719 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 67,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,935 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,516 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 YOM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YOM, 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 YOM registered?

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

Is NL12 YOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 YOM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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