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SA12 NVR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,338 mi
Last recorded66,338 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 NVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 66,338 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 53,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel cover damaged and insecure

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 53,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel cover damaged and insecure

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 43,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,491 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 34,490 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and partial missing

Fail 22 Jan 2022 33,619 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear head shield loose

Pass 9 Feb 2021 29,908 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 29,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 27,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 23,994 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 23,994 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,654 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 20,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 17,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,171 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 NVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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