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KU12 EVX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,469 mi
Last recorded71,469 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 EVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,469 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges, on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 71,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 2.1mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel very high

Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm, worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake lag - 29% (max limit 30%)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm, worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel very high

side repeater lamps condensating

Fail 14 Feb 2025 71,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint sleeve corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure central joint sleeve corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm, worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake lag - 29% (max limit 30%)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm, worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded / very delaminated (fouling body)

handbrake lever travel very high

side repeater lamps condensating

Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,770 miles

Front tyres wearing egdes

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 66,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from above sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,245 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 49,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,543 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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KU12 EVX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU12 EVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 EVX registered?

KU12 EVX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is KU12 EVX safe to buy?

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