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KE08 SWE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,195 mi
Last recorded52,195 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 SWE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 34,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 27,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 24,663 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 21,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,019 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 10,106 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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KE08 SWE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KE08 SWE, 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 KE08 SWE registered?

KE08 SWE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is KE08 SWE safe to buy?

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