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KE12 NVS

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,529 mi
Last recorded169,529 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 NVS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 169,529 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 159,883 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 159,883 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 148,723 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 148,723 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 137,333 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 126,685 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 116,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,830 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 114,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,944 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

wear in both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear mounting seperated (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,930 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KE12 NVS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KE12 NVS, 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

How do I check the history of KE12 NVS?

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What year was KE12 NVS registered?

KE12 NVS is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is KE12 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 NVS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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