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KR53 DUN

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 DUN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At side of gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,440 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 74,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,745 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 69,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 63,168 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))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 63,162 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,755 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 59,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

boot handle missing still access through emergency release catch

Fail 9 Dec 2020 55,166 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

boot handle missing still access through emergency release catch

exhaust sleeve corroded and loose ( RISK OF DETACHMENT )

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,430 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 49,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,174 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 46,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,386 miles

Small cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres and o/s/r tyre.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,758 miles

handbrake reqs adjusting

Fail 13 Mar 2015 21,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake reqs adjusting

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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KR53 DUN 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 KR53 DUN, 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 KR53 DUN registered?

KR53 DUN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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