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RF61 KJA

2012 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,085 mi
Last recorded128,085 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 KJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 128,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 127,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 119,780 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,522 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 106,522 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,296 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

s/hand wheel stud fitted to the nearside front .

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing locking (nut) (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

s/hand wheel stud fitted to the nearside front .

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,961 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,664 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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RF61 KJA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF61 KJA, 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 RF61 KJA registered?

RF61 KJA is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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