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NX12 VHL

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,829 mi
Last recorded124,829 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 124,829 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 118,105 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 118,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 110,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 106,800 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 102,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,973 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle slightly stiff to operate.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,412 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,612 miles

Auxillary drive belt cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,612 miles

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

Auxillary drive belt cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,679 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,981 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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NX12 VHL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NX12 VHL, 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 NX12 VHL registered?

NX12 VHL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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