2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · DA62 VNJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding steering and suspension. The most recent test in October 2025 at 81,706 miles passed, yet it flagged multiple advisories including a distorted offside rear wheel and worn suspension arm bushes. While the car passes, the recurring nature of failures in the steering and exhaust components suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they result in an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,706 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,836 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle has seen light travel, which often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components due to age. The data shows a consistent annual increase of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles between 2023 and 2025, indicating a stable usage pattern that explains the wear on bushes and ball joints despite the low total mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering assembly and suspension geometry. The record notes play in the steering rack inner joints in 2024 and a worn track rod end joint in 2023, which should be checked for current movement that could affect handling and tire wear. The distorted offside rear wheel noted in October 2025 is a concern for potential uneven tire wear or impact damage that should be visually for cracks or bends. Furthermore, the repeated failures regarding the engine management indicator light in 2023 and 2024 indicate that the engine management system has a history of intermittent electrical faults or sensor issues that were simply cleared to pass the test.