2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · DA62 CXN
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 82,468 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA62 CXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 82,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA62 CXN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Ibiza (DA62 CXN) between August 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits centre clamp on exhaust corroded allowing exhaust to”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA62 CXN Mileage History
- 12/08/202366,510 mi
- 12/08/202366,510 mi
- 15/08/202482,386 mi+15,876 mi
- 20/08/202482,384 mi-2 mi
- 21/01/202582,468 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 11,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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