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NL62 RWJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,433 mi
Last recorded62,433 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 RWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 62,433 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 62,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 55,318 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bottom gearbox mount has slight movement

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 55,318 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective bottom gearbox mount has slight movement

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,424 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 51,418 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 51,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,400 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 44,396 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,247 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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NL62 RWJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NL62 RWJ, 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 NL62 RWJ?

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What year was NL62 RWJ registered?

NL62 RWJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is NL62 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 RWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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