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KN12 FYU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,225 mi
Last recorded70,225 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 FYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,225 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 70,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,484 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,558 miles

Slight play o/s/f top mounting

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,675 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,667 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,018 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,969 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,548 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 29,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KN12 FYU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYU, 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

How do I check the history of KN12 FYU?

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What year was KN12 FYU registered?

KN12 FYU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is KN12 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 FYU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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