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KM61 XBW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,397 mi
Last recorded87,397 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 XBW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi + damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 87,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi + damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,370 miles

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,920 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 82,920 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,072 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,999 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot inop

exh corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 77,996 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot inop

exh corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,185 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge

Sump corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 77,185 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 75,558 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,374 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 72,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,066 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 63,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer/inner sill spot welds not connected. (5.2.6)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,994 miles

all 4 tyres getting low slight cracks

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,331 miles

nearside rear tyre showing cracks

offside rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 37,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XBW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

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

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