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KM12 YLY

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,081 mi
Last recorded132,081 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 YLY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 132,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S 1.6 across whole tread , O/S badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 132,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S 1.6 across whole tread , O/S badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 123,882 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 123,881 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 114,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front+rear (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 107,417 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 98,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,134 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,050 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge misshaped

Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,391 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 YLY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

KM12 YLY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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