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KU12 HBE

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,829 mi
Last recorded71,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 HBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,829 miles

Front offside and nearside wiper blades are slightly deteriorated/noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,055 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 68,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,367 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 55,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 52,557 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater cover is broken but is still secure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,090 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber appears to fitted slightly different to opposite side

Fail 11 Jun 2019 50,090 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned tie rod (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front brake pad(s) appear to have been fitted incorrectly

Nearside Front shock absorber appears to fitted slightly different to opposite side

Pass 9 Jun 2018 46,559 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2018 46,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,918 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 HBE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White 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 HBE, 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 HBE registered?

KU12 HBE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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