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KN12 DXJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,597 mi
Last recorded191,597 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 191,597 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 191,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 179,677 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 179,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 165,651 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 165,651 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 154,548 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 154,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,214 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,175 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,447 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,426 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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KN12 DXJ 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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

KN12 DXJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 DXJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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