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KU12 EWL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 EWL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 107,370 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,449 miles

Central sleeve very corroded fixings nearly corroded through

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

fuel cap seal perishing and starting to crack

Fail 1 Feb 2024 93,449 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Central sleeve very corroded fixings nearly corroded through

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel cap seal perishing and starting to crack

washers require adjustment two out of six hit screen

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly perished 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has grease on (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has grease on (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2022 84,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has grease on (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has grease on (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + out of shape on the inner edge and has sidewall damage (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 66,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + out of shape on the inner edge and has sidewall damage (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s rear tyre deteriorated and outer wall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,075 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,228 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 EWL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 EWL, 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 KU12 EWL registered?

KU12 EWL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is KU12 EWL safe to buy?

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