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KP12 XWU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,315 mi
Last recorded62,315 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 54,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 51,935 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 49,246 miles

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Pass 18 Jun 2022 46,391 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 43,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 215/45/16 90V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 215/45/16 90V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45/16 90V ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,140 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,886 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 XWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP12 XWU registered?

KP12 XWU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is KP12 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 XWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP12 XWU have outstanding finance?

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