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NL62 ZBZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,215 mi
Last recorded73,215 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 ZBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,215 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,190 miles

Central exhaust joint sleeve clamps corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2024 67,022 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 60,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,499 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,144 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 43,079 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2019 42,960 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2018 36,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engince covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,037 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Parking brake leaver ratchet slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2016 20,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,279 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 ZBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 NL62 ZBZ, 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 NL62 ZBZ registered?

NL62 ZBZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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