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KM12 YDJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,178 mi
Last recorded112,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2024 112,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre section outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 108,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre section outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,254 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 91,254 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 90,834 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Sleeve deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Securing bolt sheared (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,687 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 70,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm - (215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm - (215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 70,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to properly check condition of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm - (215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm - (215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Abnormal wear across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 57,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 46,931 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing thin

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,684 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,770 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 YDJ 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 52.9%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

KM12 YDJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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