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KN12 GXA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,942 mi
Last recorded68,942 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 GXA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 68,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 68,937 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 68,470 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,091 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts on outer sidewall - none reaching cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,091 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts on outer sidewall - none reaching cords

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,310 miles

rear wiperblade noisey

Fail 9 Mar 2015 31,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light on

rear wiperblade noisey

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 GXA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXA, 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 GXA registered?

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

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