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KP12 GXX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,395 mi
Last recorded155,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 GXX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 155,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 150,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2025 150,637 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,112 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 143,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,230 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 132,230 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Undertray likely to become detached engine lower cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 118,607 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack joint has slight wear

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 118,607 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack joint has slight wear

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,585 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 107,585 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 90,268 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive on subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 76,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,570 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 GXX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

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

Is KP12 GXX safe to buy?

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