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KV62 XLM

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,847 mi
Last recorded86,847 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 XLM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 86,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 77,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 74,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,558 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 71,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 65,384 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,430 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 57,420 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,243 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 48,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,303 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,303 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING = UNABLE TO SPIN WHEEL TO CHECK

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,191 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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KV62 XLM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KV62 XLM, 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 KV62 XLM registered?

KV62 XLM is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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