2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · AF12 OGW

The SEAT Ibiza presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 31 March 2025 at 92,715 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 5 April 2024 at 84,818 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same date and mileage; this suggests an administrative or process fault at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect on the vehicle. Annual mileage averages around 6,622 miles, which is typical for a 2012 car of this type. The records show steady accumulation: 73,190 miles in April 2022, 79,173 in April 2023, 84,818 in April 2024, and 92,715 by March 2025. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with every test either passing or showing the unexplained no-defect failure, so the history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, as these components wear silently and are not reflected in a clean MOT sheet. The absence of advisories across five years means worn tyres, corroding subframes, or tired dampers would not have been flagged. Given the car is fourteen years old, check structural integrity underneath for rust and verify the exhaust emissions system is sound. The repeated clean results imply the previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the odd failed-then-passed entry on 5 April 2024 warrants a glance at the DVSA portal to confirm no missing defect detail. No recurring mechanical faults emerge from the record, so the Ibiza stands as a low-risk used purchase on paper pending a hands-on check.