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KM61 XAK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,752 mi
Last recorded98,752 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 XAK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 98,752 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 98,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 89,666 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 89,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,385 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2022 86,385 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,266 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 70,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also uneven wear to 2mm 185/60H14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front lower bumper trim insecure.

service light on.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 66,419 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

offside front lower bumper trim insecure.

service light on.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and is perishing.

offside front splitter insecure.

offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit, is feathered and perishing.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 61,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and is perishing.

offside front splitter insecure.

offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit, is feathered and perishing.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Fail 8 May 2015 45,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 45,417 miles

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

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

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

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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KM61 XAK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KM61 XAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM61 XAK registered?

KM61 XAK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is KM61 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 XAK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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