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KM61 XAP

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 XAP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 116,189 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 116,189 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,263 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 97,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 96,536 miles

Emissions unable to be completed failed bet test . high lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,246 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 78,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,574 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 66,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,264 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake could do with adjustment

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall not down to cords

Fail 19 Feb 2015 43,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,069 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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KM61 XAP is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAP, 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 KM61 XAP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM61 XAP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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