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KM12 DWK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,120 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc contaminated discs (1.1.14 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded!! no holes, but heavily corroded!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded/breaking away

timing chain rattle on start up

Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,905 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 55,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,257 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 53,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,697 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 49,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 47,992 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 43,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,841 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 20,841 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DWK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

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

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