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NU12 FSP

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 FSP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 120,496 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no output from tail pipe due to detached silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective securing clamp has been replaced with a cut up can and secred with metal tie straps (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor exhaust leaks, all clamps/joints showing leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps adjusted during test, now ok (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps have clouded lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of two bulbs not working in each of front position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Front windscreen washers output is poor, emitts just enough fluid to clear screen

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of underside corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large screen removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at inner wing corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower spring mount not seated properly, spring is secure and functional (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various underside components showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various areas of minor damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 115,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring worn poorly seated but not affecting its function (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise rear axle corrosion

Fail 21 May 2025 115,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Coil spring worn poorly seated but not affecting its function (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise rear axle corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,284 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 68,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 57,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 50,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 41,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 30,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU12 FSP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc 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 NU12 FSP, 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 NU12 FSP registered?

NU12 FSP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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