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KY12 KAA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,785 mi
Last recorded122,785 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KAA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 122,785 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 114,717 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 114,664 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 110,342 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 110,263 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items suspended from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 105,979 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 94,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 88,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Offside rear brakes slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,571 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 KAA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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