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KN12 KGU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,962 mi
Last recorded72,962 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 KGU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 72,962 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp/sleeve corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake travel high/close to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,172 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0-2.5mm tread depth and badly worn on inner edge - almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high - efficiencys ok.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,381 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 61,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,844 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 56,844 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,250 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 48,249 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack!! (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect around turbo/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 33,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,556 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 KGU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

KN12 KGU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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