2003 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · FJ03 LKU

The SEAT Ibiza failed its most recent MOT on 8 December 2021 at 125,348 miles, leaving its current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend impossible to assess from a single failed entry with no defects listed. The DVLA record shows no test since, so the car has stood untaxed or untested for over four years relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. At roughly 5,450 miles per year across its 23-year life, the odometer reading of 125,348 miles is low for a 2003 hatchback and suggests either light use or extended periods off the road. The abrupt halt in testing after December 2021 means we cannot track accumulation, but the final recorded figure matches the failure mileage exactly, indicating the vehicle was parked at that point rather than driven away for repairs. A buyer must treat this as a stalled asset. The December 2021 failure carries no listed defects, which points to a administrative or emissions-only refusal rather than a documented mechanical fault, yet four years of static storage invites perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and structural corrosion to sills and subframes from moisture ingress. Prior to any purchase, a technician should confirm the reason for the 2021 failure via DVSA files, then inspect coil springs, brake discs, exhaust integrity, and underbody rust. The low mileage will not offset deterioration caused by prolonged standing.