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KM12 LRO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 LRO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 86,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,619 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 80,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,929 miles

both front droplinks have slight play

front registration plate damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2023 70,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both front droplinks have slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,965 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 62,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,750 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 53,750 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 48,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 48,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2017 43,697 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2016 38,361 miles

Cracks in o/s/r tyre but not to cord.

EML on

Fail 17 May 2016 38,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Cracks in o/s/r tyre but not to cord.

EML on

Slight bind rear brakes.

Pass 2 May 2015 30,773 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 LRO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LRO, 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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KM12 LRO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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