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KP12 GXR

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,412 mi
Last recorded104,412 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 GXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 104,412 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2026 104,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top mount has lift

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust center sleeve corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 85,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded - no blows

exhaust center sleeve corroded - no blows

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,141 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroding

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,068 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 69,063 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,951 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 62,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread starting to lift exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,510 miles

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

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

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 GXR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP12 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

KP12 GXR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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