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KS12 UTX

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,261 mi
Last recorded112,261 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 UTX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 112,261 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 112,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 98,183 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both; inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,662 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 87,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 76,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,013 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 68,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,753 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 61,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,174 miles

Both rear tyres perishing 185/60r15

Offside Front Wiper blade

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,880 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 UTX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

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

Is KS12 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 UTX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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