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KM12 DXE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,400 mi
Last recorded81,400 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 DXE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,425 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 76,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,514 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2021 72,327 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,309 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,433 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 68,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,657 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 31,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DXE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

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

Is KM12 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 DXE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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