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KS12 ZFN

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,633 mi
Last recorded151,633 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 ZFN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 151,633 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 151,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 147,604 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 147,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 137,613 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 123,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 123,652 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Passenger's seat insecure SEAT BACK INSECURE (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,478 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 107,478 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,550 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 91,541 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,804 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 80,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,029 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 50,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,257 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 ZFN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

KS12 ZFN is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is KS12 ZFN safe to buy?

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