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KS12 JVR

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,811 mi
Last recorded96,811 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 JVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 96,811 miles

Front coil springs [both sides] not correctly located but secure

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2024 96,811 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both [inner edges] front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil springs [both sides] not correctly located but secure

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 90,930 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front coil springs not 100% correctly located but secure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 90,930 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front coil springs not 100% correctly located but secure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,086 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 76,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,423 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 53,380 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,221 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 46,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,602 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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KS12 JVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KS12 JVR, 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 KS12 JVR registered?

KS12 JVR is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is KS12 JVR safe to buy?

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