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DE12 KWT

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,657 mi
Last recorded104,657 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 KWT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 104,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 98,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,420 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 91,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,783 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 79,270 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 79,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 71,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,129 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 66,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 57,093 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 48,536 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,838 miles

engine cover fitted

lower under cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,365 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 34,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,373 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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DE12 KWT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 KWT, 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 DE12 KWT registered?

DE12 KWT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is DE12 KWT safe to buy?

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