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KN12 KFZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 KFZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 93,441 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 85,555 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 85,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 75,899 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,442 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 66,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 52,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 43,454 miles

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

Rear exhaust box coroded

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2019 43,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box coroded

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,405 miles

hand brake travel needs adjusted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,822 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 13,522 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KFZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ registered?

KN12 KFZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is KN12 KFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 KFZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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