2012 SEAT Ibiza 2.0L Diesel · MR04 AJE

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 12 February 2026 at 131,570 miles, but that pass followed a same-day failure for an exposed rear tyre ply and a severely deteriorated near-side front CV boot. The maintenance trend is worsening. The 2023 test already flagged the same CV boot defect, and tyre condition has declined from a worn edge in 2023 to cords exposed by 2026. Previous keepers deferred basic consumable replacement while allowing a known driveshaft boot fault to persist across three years. Recorded mileage rose from 86,027 in August 2022 to 103,511 by August 2023, then to 122,342 in February 2025 and 131,570 in February 2026. The annual average sits near 9,400 miles, typical for a 14-year-old car. A 19-month gap separates the August 2023 and February 2025 entries, during which roughly 18,800 miles were covered; the record itself stays sparse between those dates, offering limited visibility of interim wear. A buyer should inspect the near-side front constant velocity joint directly, as the boot has shown severe deterioration since 2023 and may have allowed grease loss or ingress. The off-side rear tyre required replacement before the 2026 pass; verify all four tyres match the mixed 215/45 R17 front and 225/45 R17 rear fitment and carry legal tread. Rear brake discs scored in 2023 and the near-side rear wheel bearing showed play at the same test, so confirm disc thickness and bearing noise now. The 2023 minor exhaust gas leak at the centre section and light oil misting on the off-side front shock in 2022 warrant a visual check for corrosion or seal failure. Structural integrity appears uncompromised by the record, but the recurring boot and tyre neglect suggests routine upkeep was inconsistent under prior ownership.