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KY12 CXU

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 CXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 144,735 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 144,735 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 135,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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Pass 9 Jun 2022 125,615 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 125,615 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2021 97,579 miles

Emissions not tested eml light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,968 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,308 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,095 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,005 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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KY12 CXU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY12 CXU, 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 KY12 CXU registered?

KY12 CXU is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is KY12 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 CXU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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