CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV12 NVL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,507 mi
Last recorded48,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 NVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 48,507 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,924 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 41,924 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 39,497 miles

Front Tyre's Tread Low/Side Wall Cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2022 39,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre's Tread Low/Side Wall Cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,201 miles

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 26 Jan 2019 31,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,246 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 24,995 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,066 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 18,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

plastic under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,452 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of brake and fuel lines

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV12 NVL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc 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 NVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV12 NVL?

You can check the full history of NV12 NVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV12 NVL registered?

NV12 NVL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is NV12 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 NVL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV12 NVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV12 NVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.