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KR62 UWA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,745 mi
Last recorded132,745 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR62 UWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 132,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 6 Apr 2024 126,526 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 126,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 118,951 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion all around

Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,594 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2022 109,593 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2021 94,054 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose around back box

coolant below minimum level

Fail 4 Feb 2021 94,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose around back box

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

coolant below minimum level

Pass 15 Feb 2020 85,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 85,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,156 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake calliper arm seized (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,270 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2018 62,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 1 x 239 BULB FITTED (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 1 x 239 BULB FITTED (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,833 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 52,833 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,371 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn near limit

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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KR62 UWA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KR62 UWA, 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 KR62 UWA registered?

KR62 UWA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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