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NV12 HXP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,159 mi
Last recorded110,159 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 HXP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 110,159 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,762 miles

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOP DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm = 215 45 16 90V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm = 215 45 16 90V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,519 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe has heavy localised corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 94,519 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe has heavy localised corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,410 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,932 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,674 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,695 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,289 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,378 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,049 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,245 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,685 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 HXP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

NV12 HXP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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