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KM12 YEF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,609 mi
Last recorded126,609 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 YEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 126,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,360 miles

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

Front numberplate loose

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 115,360 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front numberplate loose

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,309 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 104,277 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,826 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,826 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,129 miles

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

exhaust cording in places

rear brake discs plus nsf have slight pitting on outer faces

Fail 21 Sep 2020 83,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust cording in places

rear brake discs plus nsf have slight pitting on outer faces

Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,703 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

Fail 30 Aug 2019 74,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 41,664 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 41,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 36,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 YEF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

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

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