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KY12 EVL

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,154 mi
Last recorded135,154 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 EVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 135,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 122,444 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 113,822 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leaks leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

exhaust centre connecting sleave corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 75,392 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))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

exhaust central connecting sleave corroded

tail pipe outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2018 65,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Nearside mirror damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2017 58,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,789 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted, partially obscuring some testable items

Nearside Wing mirror glass cracked

Removed items from windscreen and rear view mirror for test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,553 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 EVL is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

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

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