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KN12 KFO

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,912 mi
Last recorded90,912 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,912 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Rear Axle Assembly Corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Pipe Over Rear Axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 86,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 83,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 80,139 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,475 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2022 75,349 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,877 miles

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some under floor components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 69,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,229 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 61,228 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,741 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 36,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,609 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 KFO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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