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HV12 KCE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,115 mi
Last recorded78,115 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KCE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,115 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 78,114 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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 12 Feb 2025 67,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 12 Feb 2025 67,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 5 Feb 2025 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seized (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped. (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front drivers door slightly poor opening from inside the vehicle. (Stiff)

Fuel low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSR Body damage

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No access to rear from OSF seat. (Faulty handle)

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Service light illuminated

Pass 26 Jan 2024 59,647 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting in inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting in inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,800 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 45,800 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,432 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,424 miles

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,010 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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HV12 KCE 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 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 HV12 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

HV12 KCE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is HV12 KCE safe to buy?

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