2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · KM12 YOW
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2012. Recorded mileage 95,646 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM12 YOW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
- 95,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KM12 YOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Ibiza (KM12 YOW) between June 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KM12 YOW Mileage History
- 06/06/202284,688 mi
- 10/06/202284,730 mi+42 mi
- 21/09/202395,409 mi+10,679 mi
- 02/10/202395,646 mi+237 mi
Average of roughly 8,290 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Water Ingress (Door Seals)Moderate
The inner door carriers or outer seals fail, allowing rain to pool in the footwells.
- EGR Valve Failure (1.6 TDI)Moderate
Common on diesel models, especially those used for city driving.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.2 TSI)Serious
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