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KN12 GPU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,535 mi
Last recorded41,535 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 GPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. Advise further inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2017 30,000 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. Advise further inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2016 26,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 26,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,335 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 GPU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GPU, 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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KN12 GPU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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