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KN12 DXD

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 DXD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front bothside shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bothside dust covers adrift

Pass 22 Aug 2025 98,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,433 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perishing and worn on edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing and worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,638 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,093 miles

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 8 Aug 2022 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 63,701 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded through, joint insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Park Brake lever has little reserve travel

Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 18% Brake lock 0%

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump plug / washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,905 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 Jul 2018 40,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and ns rear (1.2.1 (f))

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 May 2017 30,316 miles

front discs slightly lipped

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 May 2016 23,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 May 2015 18,239 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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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KN12 DXD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN12 DXD, 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 KN12 DXD registered?

KN12 DXD is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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