2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Diesel · DA62 LHE
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 32,781 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA62 LHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 32,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA62 LHE 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 LHE) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
DA62 LHE Mileage History
- 21/08/202327,878 mi
- 23/08/202429,613 mi+1,735 mi
- 06/08/202531,191 mi+1,578 mi
- 06/08/202632,781 mi+1,590 mi
- 06/08/202632,781 mi
Average of roughly 1,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Water Ingress (Door Seals)Moderate
The inner door carriers or outer seals fail, allowing rain to pool in the footwells.
- EGR Valve Failure (1.6 TDI)Moderate
Common on diesel models, especially those used for city driving.
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