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KP12 GZF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,948 mi
Last recorded131,948 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 GZF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 131,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre too close to edge to repair ()

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 131,947 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed too much oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre too close to edge to repair ()

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,187 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 123,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 112,579 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,744 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,744 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,967 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 29,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,534 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 GZF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

KP12 GZF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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