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KN12 GPX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,415 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 114,413 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 104,180 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 5 Apr 2022 104,180 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability offside and nearside (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions too clean

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,941 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 90,941 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 70,994 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,541 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 48,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,142 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 GPX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

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

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