2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Diesel · EF12 JZD
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2012. Recorded mileage 66,534 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF12 JZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 66,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EF12 JZD 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 (EF12 JZD) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EF12 JZD Mileage History
- 01/06/202357,928 mi
- 21/12/202360,379 mi+2,451 mi
- 23/12/202463,927 mi+3,548 mi
- 23/12/202463,927 mi
- 19/02/202666,534 mi+2,607 mi
Average of roughly 3,163 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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