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RJ12 KBE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,888 mi
Last recorded75,888 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 KBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 75,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,902 miles

very little reserve travel to handbrake

Fail 29 Sep 2023 73,902 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

very little reserve travel to handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,771 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 72,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades ineffective standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,940 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 52,748 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,728 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 41,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,694 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

unable to check rear seatbelts and seats due to being folded down at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,040 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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RJ12 KBE 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 73.3%.

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 RJ12 KBE, 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

How do I check the history of RJ12 KBE?

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What year was RJ12 KBE registered?

RJ12 KBE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is RJ12 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 KBE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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