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KN12 FZA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,167 mi
Last recorded146,167 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 FZA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 146,167 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 146,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 129,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 117,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 108,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 90,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of axle (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil appears misted but damp conditions for inspection (other/offside shock absorber dry though) (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) SIZE: 185/60R15H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/tearing (4.1.D.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front & rear position lamps only illuminate when dip beam position is selected on switch & not from 'sidelights' position. Further investigation required to possible faulty switch.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,135 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2015 56,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,908 miles

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,692 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 FZA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

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

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