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KS12 XOL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,045 mi
Last recorded119,045 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 XOL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 119,045 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 119,045 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 111,354 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Lamp water ingress

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 22 Dec 2023 111,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp image only just meets standard.

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 Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 111,117 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp image only just meets standard.

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 Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

advise adjustment of parking brake travel

Fail 20 Dec 2022 101,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamps corroded/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

advise adjustment of parking brake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,031 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Fail 22 Jun 2018 68,031 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,796 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,781 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge.

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 XOL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

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

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