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KY12 CYC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,756 mi
Last recorded121,756 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 121,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 121,734 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 121,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,467 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 116,465 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,115 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 103,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp slightly loose and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

back box corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,479 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp slightly loose and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

back box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2020 92,343 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle by normal means (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,488 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2020 82,488 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,881 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,881 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,859 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 63,859 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,351 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,146 miles

oil leak bottom of engine

Fail 19 Dec 2015 49,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop (8.2.3)

oil leak bottom of engine

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 CYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

KY12 CYC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is KY12 CYC safe to buy?

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