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KP12 XWW

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,128 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))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,613 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,322 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 72,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,133 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 67,130 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,159 miles

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations, indicating service is required.

There is a presence of engine oil indicating a leak

Fail 17 Nov 2018 63,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen H7 bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations, indicating service is required.

There is a presence of engine oil indicating a leak

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,443 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 56,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 48,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes dragging slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2016 47,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,095 miles

NS tail light damaged

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 31,095 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

NS tail light damaged

OSR brake sticking

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 XWW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

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

Is KP12 XWW safe to buy?

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