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KP12 HBE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,440 mi
Last recorded142,440 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 HBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 142,440 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 141,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 132,693 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 119,539 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2023 119,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,656 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 105,297 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,445 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,245 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 76,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service warning lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HBE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KP12 HBE, 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 HBE registered?

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

Is KP12 HBE safe to buy?

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