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SA12 NFL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 NFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,651 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads fitted incorrectly but still working as they should.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads fitted incorrectly but still working as they should.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,694 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 NFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SA12 NFL, 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 NFL registered?

SA12 NFL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is SA12 NFL safe to buy?

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