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KY12 KDV

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,476 mi
Last recorded78,476 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,476 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,109 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 76,100 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 73,887 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively metal pipe corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 72,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 72,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,168 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front flex pipe corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 66,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front flex pipe corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,619 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker body corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flex pipe outer casing deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

sump corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 58,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear shocker body corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flex pipe outer casing deteriorated

rear h/brake requires adjustment

rear silencer outer casing corroded

sump corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,261 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

complete exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 52,261 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. excess travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,697 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 44,697 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,319 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,220 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 KDV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

KY12 KDV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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