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NV12 DZD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,655 mi
Last recorded124,655 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DZD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,655 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 124,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,034 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM 9(215/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 114,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM 9(215/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,977 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 110,976 miles

Emissions unable to be completed bad leak of gases. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 106,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,501 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,664 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,272 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,862 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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NV12 DZD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV12 DZD, 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 NV12 DZD registered?

NV12 DZD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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