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KS12 XOT

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 XOT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 114,975 miles

Nearside Front foglamp in bumper coming on when dip beam on but fogs switched off and offside only comes on when fogs switched on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads very low and disc been heavily overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces badly corroded and nearside shows signs of badly overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both bump stops on shocks have rotten and split so have allowed dust covers to drop

engine very rattly

exhaust flexi and rear silencer deteriorated

service due on dash

Fail 20 Aug 2025 114,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid can hear motor but no fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested as dip bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front foglamp in bumper coming on when dip beam on but fogs switched off and offside only comes on when fogs switched on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads very low and disc been heavily overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces badly corroded and nearside shows signs of badly overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both bump stops on shocks have rotten and split so have allowed dust covers to drop

engine very rattly

exhaust flexi and rear silencer deteriorated

service due on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2024 108,398 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 108,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 23 Dec 2022 102,797 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,807 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,505 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 85,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,167 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 72,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,571 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 59,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856015 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 47,977 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,885 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 XOT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

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

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