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KM12 DVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,273 mi
Last recorded104,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 DVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 104,273 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 2 Jun 2024 93,902 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 30 May 2024 93,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 26 Jun 2023 93,536 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 93,536 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,581 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,283 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,897 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 67,897 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,042 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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KM12 DVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KM12 DVW, 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 KM12 DVW registered?

KM12 DVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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