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SA12 NVC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,919 mi
Last recorded130,919 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,919 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch worn and bite point very high

general corrosion on underside and suspension components

n/s rear 1/4 panel damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2025 130,919 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch worn and bite point very high

general corrosion on underside and suspension components

n/s rear 1/4 panel damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2024 128,586 miles

nearside rear 1/4 panel damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 15 Mar 2024 128,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear 1/4 panel damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,868 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 125,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive leak from exhaust no gasses are exiting from tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,686 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

Fail 10 Mar 2022 122,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,343 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewall and tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,748 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 111,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,785 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 97,785 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/60/15(2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,645 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 NVC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NVC, 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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SA12 NVC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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