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KN12 GSV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,055 mi
Last recorded103,055 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 GSV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 103,055 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH O/S AND N/S ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 96,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH O/S AND N/S ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH O/S AND N/S (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,552 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess wear ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,484 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 77,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,547 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,543 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment upto full travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 55,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 47,531 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,787 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,578 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 31,578 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,507 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 GSV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GSV, 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 GSV registered?

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

Is KN12 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 GSV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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