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NV12 EDF

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 EDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 94,915 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 91,215 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,468 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 79,468 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,676 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,676 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 59,890 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 49,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 42,353 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 42,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 36,259 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 25,304 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 25,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EDF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NV12 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

NV12 EDF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is NV12 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 EDF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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