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KM12 YMG

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,504 mi
Last recorded93,504 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 93,504 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play O/S/F Top strut mount

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 14 Apr 2026 93,488 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play O/S/F Top strut mount

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,914 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2025 78,914 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible down pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rear box corroded almost to holed

Fail 15 Sep 2023 70,805 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamanated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible down pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rear box corroded almost to holed

parking brake lever almost at the end of its working travel

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexible joint separating (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear box corroding ...almost holed

exhaust sleeve possibly leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2022 67,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure 2 x securing mounts broken off (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexible joint separating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6 mm at parts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the inner edge ...devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box corroding ...almost holed

exhaust sleeve possibly leaking

fuel cap sealing device almost ineffective

Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 57,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked deep wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slightly worn

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust box corroded front flex mesh split

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,347 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,347 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,766 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,589 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,409 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 YMG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YMG, 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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KM12 YMG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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