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NV12 HXX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,567 mi
Last recorded95,567 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 HXX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 95,567 miles

Handbrake at max. travel

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 3 Apr 2025 88,318 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,729 miles

Slight Damage To Front End - No Sharp Edges

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,270 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 69,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,167 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,937 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,316 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 46,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracks around tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge & age cracks around tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 39,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracks around tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge & age cracks around tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,514 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks around tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks around tread

Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks around tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks around tread

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2015 23,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HXX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

NV12 HXX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is NV12 HXX safe to buy?

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