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EJ05 KAY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,733 mi
Last recorded83,733 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KAY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 83,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 77,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 77,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 72,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,322 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,585 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 49,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,876 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed and worn near cords

Fail 23 Feb 2018 33,876 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative o/s and n/s (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed and worn near cords

Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 17,541 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,736 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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EJ05 KAY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ05 KAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 KAY registered?

EJ05 KAY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is EJ05 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 KAY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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