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KM12 MHK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,421 mi
Last recorded123,421 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 MHK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 123,421 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 112,878 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 112,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,680 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 101,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 100,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,597 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 79,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 67,852 miles

Nearside wiper smears slightly

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Fail 18 May 2019 67,852 miles

Nearside wiper smears slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 16 May 2018 57,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,235 miles

Offside Front CUTS IN OUTER SIDE WALL.

Offside Rear and nearside rear tyres perishing, but ok.

Pass 7 May 2016 37,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner side wall cords not exposed

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,700 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MHK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK registered?

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

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