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KN12 GVR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 116,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit catalyst has been tampered with (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear lights tinted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,058 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear lights tinted

Pass 2 May 2019 93,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 77,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

borderline travel at handbrake

exhaust sleeve corroded and weak

Fail 14 Apr 2018 75,683 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,104 miles

offside front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall / no cords showing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 38,104 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

offside front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall / no cords showing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyrewall damaged / 3mm only on tread

Fail 19 Mar 2015 30,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyrewall damaged / 3mm only on tread

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 GVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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