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KP12 WGE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,232 mi
Last recorded153,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 WGE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 153,232 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroded + slight blow from joint

offside rear reflector damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2026 153,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

chips in screen

exhaust corroded + slight blow from joint

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2025 143,642 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 143,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 133,792 miles

chip in screen

nearside mirror casing missing

slight play in offside front anti roll link

Fail 19 Jan 2024 133,792 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

chip in screen

nearside mirror casing missing

slight play in offside front anti roll link

Pass 23 Jan 2023 123,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 123,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,765 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 114,765 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,847 miles

service light on

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

Front fog lamps in-op

Nearside Front seat back unable to move to gain access to rear

Offside slight play in steering rack

Rear brakes require attention slight imbalance

Fail 11 Jul 2019 83,847 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle splash guard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front fog lamps in-op

Nearside Front seat back unable to move to gain access to rear

Offside slight play in steering rack

Rear brakes require attention slight imbalance

service light on

Pass 7 Jul 2018 58,129 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front windscreen has small crack

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,845 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,754 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 WGE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WGE, 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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KP12 WGE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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