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KN12 GWO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,846 mi
Last recorded96,846 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 GWO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 93,085 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,187 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 77,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 71,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 69,285 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 69,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,791 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,897 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 GWO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GWO, 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 GWO registered?

KN12 GWO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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