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KV12 KKO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 KKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 100,251 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 100,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,297 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 96,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 90,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,170 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 80,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,350 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,843 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,822 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 45,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 38,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,811 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 27,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KV12 KKO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV12 KKO, 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 KV12 KKO registered?

KV12 KKO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is KV12 KKO safe to buy?

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