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KM12 MHN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,653 mi
Last recorded141,653 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 141,653 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 141,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 129,241 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,946 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 115,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI LEAKING AND REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING DETERIORATED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH CRACKING SLIGHT SEPARATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,848 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,388 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,612 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,948 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2018 65,849 miles

both track arms have play in ball

Fail 8 May 2018 65,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake high all so (3.5.1k)

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

both track arms have play in ball

hand brake needs adjust

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,821 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 47,338 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 47,338 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 38,756 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 MHN 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 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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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