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KFZ 2718

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,941 mi
Last recorded84,941 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 2718
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 84,941 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 84,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 78,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 69,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb retaining spring missing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,285 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 57,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,756 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,271 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 31,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,824 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 20,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 20,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush OLD TYPE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,119 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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KFZ 2718 is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KFZ 2718, 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 KFZ 2718 registered?

KFZ 2718 is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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