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SA12 NFH

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,804 mi
Last recorded96,804 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 NFH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,804 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 96,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,469 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 87,463 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emmisions not tested due to very poor condition of exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,494 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,875 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,406 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 40,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,128 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 NFH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NFH, 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 NFH registered?

SA12 NFH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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