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KY12 CYJ

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,328 mi
Last recorded134,328 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 134,328 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to exhaust system/slight leak at centre

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Fail 4 Feb 2026 134,328 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to exhaust system/slight leak at centre

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 8 Nov 2024 124,891 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to front brake discs and pads

Fail 8 Nov 2024 124,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,155 miles

Brake pipes coated, undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,967 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2022 101,967 miles

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,567 miles

battery weak

deterioration and slight leak to exhaust front flexi pipe

some corrosion to exhaust system

some perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,483 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 83,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 67,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,925 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 CYJ 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 73.3%.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

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

Is KY12 CYJ safe to buy?

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