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SA12 NFG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,441 mi
Last recorded55,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 NFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 55,441 miles

(handbrake reserve long)

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (close to inner chassis rail \covered in grease or other material) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 55,437 miles

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

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

(handbrake reserve long)

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (close to inner chassis rail \covered in grease or other material) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front lower arm REAR bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (main feed pipes close to inner chassis rail) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper (rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating)

Fail 23 Jul 2025 49,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (main feed pipes close to inner chassis rail) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper (rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating)

Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (main pipe close to inner chassis rail) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper (exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating)

Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,292 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air fresheners removed from interior mirror)

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (main feed pipe from reservoir to steering rack covered in grease) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 43,963 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper (exhaust outer casing deteriorating)

Fail 2 Aug 2022 43,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (central blade rubber split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (inner disc face heavily pitted scored) (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective (Lens damaged /cracked ingress of water ) (4.2.1 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper (exhaust heat shield loose /detached at fixings)

Nearside Rear Upper (exhaust outer casing deteriorating)

Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,711 miles

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

Rear Back box outer skin corroded and head shield

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,339 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 43,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,357 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 34,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,599 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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SA12 NFG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SA12 NFG, 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 SA12 NFG registered?

SA12 NFG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is SA12 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 NFG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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