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KN12 GSZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,237 mi
Last recorded127,237 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 127,237 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 127,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2025 119,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 107,628 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,306 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 100,246 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,401 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 91,338 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,826 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 77,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,955 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 56,195 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 56,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,000 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,000 miles

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

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wareing on inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 40,965 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wareing on inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GSZ 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 GSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 GSZ registered?

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

Is KN12 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 GSZ 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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