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KFZ 4318

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,300 mi
Last recorded107,300 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 4318
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,300 miles

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

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

age wear and tear

Fail 18 May 2026 107,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

age wear and tear

Pass 29 Jan 2025 104,464 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroder

Fail 29 Jan 2025 104,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroder

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,055 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 104,055 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,613 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 102,613 miles

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

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 4318 is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4318, 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

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What year was KFZ 4318 registered?

KFZ 4318 is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is KFZ 4318 safe to buy?

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