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KR12 MVW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,400 mi
Last recorded153,400 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 MVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 153,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,129 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 148,129 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 135,743 miles

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 30 Oct 2023 135,743 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 27 Oct 2022 124,170 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2021 115,012 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,575 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,302 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,305 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

headlamp aim deflector fitted to offside

Fail 21 Jun 2017 67,809 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

headlamp aim deflector fitted to offside

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,429 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,407 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KR12 MVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR12 MVW, 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 KR12 MVW registered?

KR12 MVW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is KR12 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 MVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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