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HV12 KBY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,115 mi
Last recorded112,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,115 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 112,115 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,286 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 101,286 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,231 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,154 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 87,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 87,942 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose both front (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,113 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,113 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both inner steering arms slight play (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 83,518 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,673 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 67,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,293 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 34,568 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,568 miles

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

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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HV12 KBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HV12 KBY, 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 HV12 KBY registered?

HV12 KBY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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