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KY12 KFX

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,730 mi
Last recorded131,730 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,730 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 131,730 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 127,091 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 127,067 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 123,576 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 123,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 116,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose mounting clip missing

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Fail 18 Mar 2022 116,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose mounting clip missing

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,119 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 68,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,660 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KFX is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

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

Is KY12 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 KFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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