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KY12 VKO

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 77,560 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 74,311 miles

Front Slight play both front top mounts

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 68,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 62,775 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 62,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads wearing low, brake discs worn

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 6 Mar 2021 51,598 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on wear bars and edges almost on cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 40,506 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 31,369 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,604 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 26,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,153 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 VKO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

KY12 VKO is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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