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KM12 LWJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,458 mi
Last recorded68,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,458 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 63,309 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 63,309 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamps corroding away

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 60,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at front pipe flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 60,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at front pipe flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness at brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 46,941 miles

Lower undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear slight tightness developing at brake

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,657 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 40,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,717 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 31,025 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 31,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LWJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

KM12 LWJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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The MOT history for KM12 LWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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