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KN12 KJZ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 KJZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,257 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 96,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,348 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 78,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 48,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 23,885 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 23,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 20,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,694 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 17,694 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 15,882 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 15,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,068 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 12,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,484 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 KJZ is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

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

Is KN12 KJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 KJZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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