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KO07 REY

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,204 mi
Last recorded117,204 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO07 REY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 117,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 117,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,811 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 92,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2024 92,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,075 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 DOT 4720 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 DOT 4720, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 DOT 4219 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 DOT 4219, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil sump pan corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 85,075 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully inspect wheel and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully inspect wheel and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 DOT 4720 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 DOT 4720, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 DOT 4219 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 DOT 4219, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil sump pan corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,461 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also on 3 mm . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 73,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also on 3 mm . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,411 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 55,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,702 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,092 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,413 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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KO07 REY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KO07 REY, 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 KO07 REY registered?

KO07 REY is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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