2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · FT12 CDV

This 2012 SEAT Ibiza demonstrates a stable maintenance trajectory, culminating in an unblemished pass on 17 May 2025 at 75,142 miles. The complete absence of recorded defects or advisories across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 examinations indicates sound mechanical health during recent years. Two same-day test failures occurred on 6 June 2023 and 11 June 2024, though these tests immediately preceded successful passes on the exact same dates without mileage progression. Such administrative loops typically denote minor procedural oversights at the testing station rather than structural neglect or sudden component failure. Low annual usage defines the vehicle lifespan, accumulating only 75,142 miles across roughly fourteen years of service. This equates to an average of approximately 5,367 miles per year, well below the national average for petrol hatchbacks of this era. The odometer progression shows minimal usage between tests, recording just 595 miles from June 2023 to May 2025. While this low mileage suggests the car spent extended periods lightly driven or stored, the clean MOT history shows that this lack of heavy use did not cause accelerated corrosion or systemic decay. Prospective buyers should still conduct a thorough physical inspection despite the pristine test sheets, paying particular attention to perishable rubber components and brake friction surfaces. Low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from seized brake calipers, warped discs from standing moisture, and perishing suspension bushes or tyres due to age rather than distance covered. Check the structural integrity of the sills and subframes underneath for surface oxidation, and verify that the low annual mileage is corroborated by a consistent service stamp history in the logbook.