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KP12 GXF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 GXF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,634 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine sump pan corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 127,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside + nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi + middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 119,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi + middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,141 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,266 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 82,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

nsr shocker leaking, sleeve insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nsr shocker leaking, sleeve insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,775 miles

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

age related cracks in offside rear road tyre

underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2017 53,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

age related cracks in offside rear road tyre

underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,258 miles

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

child seat fitted osr

Fail 25 Apr 2015 27,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,503 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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KP12 GXF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KP12 GXF, 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 KP12 GXF registered?

KP12 GXF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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