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KN12 GLK

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,478 mi
Last recorded146,478 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 GLK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 146,478 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 146,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,313 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on edges / Tyre size 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low on outer edge / Tyre size 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low on inner edge / Tyre size 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low on inner edge / Tyre size 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside brake noisy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,286 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,467 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 104,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,116 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 81,395 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 81,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 64,668 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 64,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,664 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 41,664 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GLK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

KN12 GLK is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 GLK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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