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KV12 KVT

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,226 mi
Last recorded97,226 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 KVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 97,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,249 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,776 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,586 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 18 Oct 2019 79,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,642 miles

slight damage to offside outer tyre wall

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,080 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,957 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2016 50,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,210 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,210 miles

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

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 KVT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KVT, 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 KV12 KVT registered?

KV12 KVT is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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