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KY12 CYF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 CYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 117,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 103,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,832 miles

Front Upper top suspension mountings has lift

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

excess handbrake travel

rear tail gate not open at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2019 73,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Upper top suspension mountings has lift

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

excess handbrake travel

rear tail gate not open at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,400 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel hard to rotate by hand

Offside Rear wheel hard to rotate by hand

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,400 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel hard to rotate by hand

Offside Rear wheel hard to rotate by hand

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,106 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,589 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 CYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYF, 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 KY12 CYF registered?

KY12 CYF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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