2012 SEAT IBIZA SE CR TDI1.6L DIESEL

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2025-06-21, at 93,405 miles, passed without defects, though the preceding test just five days earlier—on 2025-06-16 at 94,192 miles—was a failure without recorded issues. This abrupt reversal suggests either a temporary administrative oversight or a last-minute correction, but the lack of defects in the final pass indicates no immediate critical failures. The broader trend, however, reveals persistent minor corrosion concerns and structural observations dating back to 2024, with no evidence of worsening mechanical issues beyond routine wear. The absence of advisories or repeated failures on major systems like suspension or brakes implies that while the car remains roadworthy, it has not undergone comprehensive preventative maintenance beyond statutory requirements. The recorded mileage of 93,405 miles over 14 years aligns with typical usage patterns for this model, averaging around 6,672 miles annually. There is a notable gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests, where mileage jumped from 69,704 to 83,561—a 13,857-mile increase in under a year—which may indicate either intensive use or a period of neglect before the 2024 failures. The subsequent 2024-2025 interval shows more measured accumulation, suggesting a return to steady driving habits. The lack of MOT tests between 2023 and 2024 is unusual and could imply the vehicle was either off the road or its history was not fully documented during that period. The most consistent findings across multiple tests involve corrosion-related advisories: the rear sub-frame was flagged in 2024 as corroded but not structurally compromised, while both rear brake hoses exhibited ferrule corrosion in two separate tests. These are not critical failures but warrant immediate visual inspection for deeper rust penetration or hose degradation. The 2024 failure also highlighted a front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover and a rear registration lamp issue, both of which should be checked for proper function and wear. Buyers should prioritise examining the rear sub-frame for progressive corrosion, the condition of all brake hoses (especially at ferrules), and the integrity of suspension components like the anti-roll bar joints. Tyre tread depth and alignment history are also worth confirming, as the absence of failures does not guarantee they have been consistently maintained.