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KM12 XWK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,435 mi
Last recorded103,435 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 XWK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 103,435 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn inner edges..and slight perished too...both

Fail 29 May 2026 103,435 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn inner edges..and slight perished too...both

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,649 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 91,908 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,602 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 81,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correct (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,107 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 72,574 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,998 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,718 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/R16 86H (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/R16 86H (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,712 miles

advise outer wall slight damage to both front tyres

engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 48,712 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

advise outer wall slight damage to both front tyres

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,793 miles

n/s front headlight cracked and slightly loose

no emissions detected on meter

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 24,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XWK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

KM12 XWK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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