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KM12 YMP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,205 mi
Last recorded145,205 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 YMP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 145,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,688 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seat wont fold forward

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracked but not leaking.

Rear Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2024 138,687 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seat wont fold forward

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracked but not leaking.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2023 123,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,909 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 YMP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

KM12 YMP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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