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VE61 KVC

2012 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,807 mi
Last recorded157,807 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 KVC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 157,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 157,807 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 148,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 141,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 141,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 119,707 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber top shroud covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing starting in both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 98,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 98,721 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 84,683 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 84,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Starting. To perish/crack on inner side. Cover (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts on inner sides (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak rear of engine compartment ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 55,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,536 miles

rear of side tyre wearing on inner side edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,531 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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VE61 KVC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE61 KVC, 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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VE61 KVC is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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