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KM12 DVZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,541 mi
Last recorded89,541 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 89,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 89,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 83,863 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play ti bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2024 83,863 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play ti bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 73,305 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 73,305 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 65,527 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 65,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (light not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 62,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 60,852 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 60,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,662 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,240 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 DVZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol 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 KM12 DVZ, 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 DVZ registered?

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

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