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NX12 XFL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,694 mi
Last recorded77,694 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 XFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 77,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 71,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,199 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 66,199 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,132 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing separating

Fail 29 Oct 2022 62,112 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing separating

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,784 miles

Offside Rear OSR disc and pads discolored - signs of overheating.

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 52,784 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 55kgf. (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OSR disc and pads discolored - signs of overheating.

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2019 46,176 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,052 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 39,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 32,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,136 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 19,867 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

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 XFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

NX12 XFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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