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KN12 KHJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,778 mi
Last recorded135,778 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 135,778 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 131,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,368 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 128,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 122,945 miles

both front shockers light misting of oil

nsr shocker dust boot insecure

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 122,945 miles

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

both front shockers light misting of oil

nsr shocker dust boot insecure

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 112,343 miles

rear outer exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 112,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear outer exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,787 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 87,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,416 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,548 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KHJ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

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

Is KN12 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 KHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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