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NV12 EJY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,670 mi
Last recorded63,670 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 EJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 63,670 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 48,650 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 40,229 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 40,229 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 29,461 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 29,460 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 27,058 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 27,057 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 24,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 22,091 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2020 22,091 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 3 May 2019 20,492 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat back rest wont tilt forwards

Pass 24 May 2018 18,933 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 16,340 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 13,614 miles

Offside Rear tyre nailed

child seat fitted obscuring an adult belt

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2015 10,908 miles

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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NV12 EJY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

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

Is NV12 EJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 EJY 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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