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KM12 OAL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,837 mi
Last recorded132,837 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 OAL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 132,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe has corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both nsr and osr (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle has corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2026 132,837 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe has corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both nsr and osr (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 130,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 129,758 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2023 129,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2022 123,908 miles

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

dpf light on

Fail 3 Oct 2022 123,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

dpf light on

Pass 11 Oct 2021 118,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 118,668 miles

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

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

coolant level below "min"

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 9 Sep 2020 108,273 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected x2 (brake fluid dripping from both rear drums) (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,246 miles

EML illuminated.

Exhaust system/Sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,346 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,521 miles

both rear tyre perished and splitting in tread area

front brake discs worn and lipped

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

service light on

slight fluctuation on front brakes when applied

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 OAL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

KM12 OAL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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