2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · BA10 RUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 126,801 miles passed, it followed a failure just one mile prior. The trend shows a recurring pattern of addressing critical components only when they fail an MOT test. The persistent issues with coil springs and parking brake efficiency across multiple years suggest that the previous owner ignored mechanical wear until it reached a legal failure threshold. At 126,801 miles over 14 years, the Ibiza averages approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The records show consistent annual mileage accumulation, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 1,200 miles between late 2024 and 2025. This steady usage suggests the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods. A prospective buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The record flags a fractured nearside front coil spring in 2024 and a broken nearside rear coil spring in 2025, indicating the suspension components are reaching the end of their fatigue life. The parking brake failed efficiency tests in both 2024 and 2025, necessitating a thorough check of the cables, shoes, and adjustment mechanism. Additionally, the oil leak noted in 2024 should be monitored to ensure it remains minor and has not developed into a significant leak. The history also highlights a pattern of uneven tyre wear, with inner edges being flagged in 2024 followed by outer edges reaching the limit in 2025. This often points to incorrect alignment geometry or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Given the front brake discs were flagged as significantly worn in 2024, the buyer should verify the current thickness and condition of the discs and pads to ensure they were actually replaced following that failure.