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SB61 KZG

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,490 mi
Last recorded117,490 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 KZG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,490 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front beam images poor

Fail 5 Dec 2024 115,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front beam images poor

Fail 18 Nov 2024 115,531 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front beam images poor

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2023 101,342 miles

Handbrake has reserve travel

Fail 1 Nov 2023 100,916 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Excess play in both front anti-roll bar drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has a major leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Rear mudflaps insecure & catching on wheels

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,167 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 82,167 miles

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected broken wire repaired (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,288 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 61,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,531 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 43,530 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,909 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,909 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,257 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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SB61 KZG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SB61 KZG, 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 SB61 KZG registered?

SB61 KZG is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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