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SA12 NWE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,532 mi
Last recorded115,532 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 NWE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake may require attention near future

Fail 24 Nov 2025 115,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake may require attention near future

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,902 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,822 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,822 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,455 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 98,455 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,833 miles

bulb failure warning light on but all bulbs ok

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 17 Mar 2018 84,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

bulb failure warning light on but all bulbs ok

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,645 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 64,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Offside Front bumper has impact damage, and front grill broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm also cracking at side of tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,696 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,432 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 NWE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?

SA12 NWE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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