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NX12 VHA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,249 mi
Last recorded75,249 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VHA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 75,249 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,247 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,563 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 52,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 50,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,991 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,874 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

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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NX12 VHA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NX12 VHA, 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

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What year was NX12 VHA registered?

NX12 VHA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is NX12 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX12 VHA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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