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SA12 NWR

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,040 mi
Last recorded122,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 122,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 30 May 2025 122,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed due to the leak at the back box effecting emmisions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front nsf and osf inner wheel arches insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 May 2024 113,554 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 113,553 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,280 miles

Some travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,074 miles

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

Front tyres wearing at shoulders

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking at tread

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

little reserve travel at hand brake

Fail 22 Feb 2021 75,074 miles

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

Front tyres wearing at shoulders

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking at tread

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

little reserve travel at hand brake

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,427 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 68,427 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,715 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 47,715 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,299 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 15,229 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 15,229 miles

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

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 NWR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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