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KM12 DXD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,943 mi
Last recorded101,943 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 DXD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,943 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 101,940 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 94,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,074 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 87,073 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,075 miles

Slight leak @ near side front shock absorber

Fail 29 Sep 2022 82,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge, advise replaced

Slight leak @ near side front shock absorber

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,528 miles

Off side rear tyre very close to limit and cracking through tread

Slight leak @ near side front shock absorber

Fail 15 Jul 2020 69,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Off side rear tyre very close to limit and cracking through tread

Slight leak @ near side front shock absorber

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread and close to its limit

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 3 May 2018 52,794 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Pass 31 May 2017 45,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,380 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,207 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 DXD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DXD, 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 KM12 DXD registered?

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

Is KM12 DXD safe to buy?

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