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MJ12 KSE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,588 mi
Last recorded102,588 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KSE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 102,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2024 95,735 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,270 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 91,266 miles

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

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

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

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 16 Nov 2023 90,537 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,246 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 70,460 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 24 Nov 2021 70,460 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,026 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 69,024 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,095 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 65,090 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,381 miles

Stop/Start System indicates a Fault

Fail 22 Jun 2018 58,381 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop/Start System indicates a Fault

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,201 miles

O/S/R Brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,254 miles

Front redg plate cracked still easily readable.

Front tyres wearing outer and inner edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear road wheel slight bind when jacked up not showing in R.B.T.

handbrake only just within limits.

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,967 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 29 May 2015 36,388 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 May 2015 36,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly cracked

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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MJ12 KSE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ12 KSE, 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 MJ12 KSE registered?

MJ12 KSE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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