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KY12 KWF

2012 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 132,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 132,720 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 126,420 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 126,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 120,766 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 115,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,691 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,373 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,148 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inner lever stiff in operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inner lever stiff in operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,635 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KWF is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

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

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