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KU12 HCH

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 HCH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,235 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2025 86,282 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,795 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 76,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,703 miles

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

Wear to inside of front tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,712 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion to exhaust.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,457 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 62,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 62,101 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,209 miles

Near side & off side front tyres has slight ware on edges.

Near side rear tyre has uneven ware on inner edge.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side component.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,263 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 HCH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

KU12 HCH is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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