2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Diesel · NL12 YOM
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 94,964 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL12 YOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 94,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NL12 YOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Ibiza (NL12 YOM) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NL12 YOM Mileage History
- 01/03/202489,746 mi
- 01/03/202489,746 mi
- 03/03/202591,241 mi+1,495 mi
- 25/02/202694,964 mi+3,723 mi
- 25/02/202694,964 mi
Average of roughly 2,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Water Ingress (Door Seals)Moderate
The inner door carriers or outer seals fail, allowing rain to pool in the footwells.
- EGR Valve Failure (1.6 TDI)Moderate
Common on diesel models, especially those used for city driving.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.2 TSI)Serious
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