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KP61 NLU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 NLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,741 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 73,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,126 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 58,089 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,673 miles

parking brake poor only just to required limits

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,899 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,661 miles

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

both front tires perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,611 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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KP61 NLU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KP61 NLU, 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 KP61 NLU registered?

KP61 NLU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is KP61 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP61 NLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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