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KM12 YAK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,701 mi
Last recorded143,701 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 YAK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 143,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF ()

Service brake binding but not excessively OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 143,700 miles

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

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF ()

Service brake binding but not excessively OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,750 miles

Front fog light switch does not turn off

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 135,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front fog light switch does not turn off

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coolant below minimum

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 125,500 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 116,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,212 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 111,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,563 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,679 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 81,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,674 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 67,674 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,287 miles

front&rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2015 45,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front&rear discs slightly corroded

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 YAK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc 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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

KM12 YAK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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