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KS12 UTW

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,514 mi
Last recorded100,514 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 UTW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,514 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 100,514 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses nearside front has condensation on the inside of the lens . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on the edges 185/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber upper foam bump stop is broken protective cover dropped down . (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on the inner edge 185/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 97,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link rod lower rubber boot split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses nearside front has condensation on the inside of the lens . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on the edges 185/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber upper foam bump stop is broken protective cover dropped down . (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on the inner edge 185/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,536 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 91,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake lever high

Fail 14 Nov 2022 82,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

park brake lever high

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,448 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 10 Jun 2019 47,448 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,982 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))

unable to open boot

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,772 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,568 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 UTW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc 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 KS12 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

KS12 UTW is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is KS12 UTW safe to buy?

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