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WJ12 KJV

2012 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,287 mi
Last recorded69,287 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 KJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 64,562 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,774 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 59,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,140 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 56,133 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal sinks (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (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 2021 52,935 miles

Boot not opening , access via rear seats

Brake pedal soft and long travel at times

Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,426 miles

Boot not opening

Fail 18 Nov 2020 50,426 miles

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

Boot not opening

Pass 13 Nov 2019 48,049 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 42,500 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 38,053 miles

handbrake lever travel

offside front tyre worn low

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 34,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,138 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 18,982 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,982 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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WJ12 KJV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ12 KJV, 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 WJ12 KJV registered?

WJ12 KJV is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 KJV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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