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KIB 893

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,298 mi
Last recorded119,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 893
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,298 miles

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

oil leak from inlet manifiold area

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,165 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,161 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 84,624 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,187 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,264 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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KIB 893 is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KIB 893, 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 KIB 893?

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What year was KIB 893 registered?

KIB 893 is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is KIB 893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIB 893 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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