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NV61 HXE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 HXE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 139,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 134,944 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 128,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,291 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 119,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,157 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 113,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,448 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 105,444 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,585 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,902 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on both edges [stepped tread] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on both edges [stepped tread] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,721 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jan 2015 55,721 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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NV61 HXE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NV61 HXE, 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 NV61 HXE registered?

NV61 HXE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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