2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · OE62 FOC
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 66,217 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE62 FOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 66,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE62 FOC 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 (OE62 FOC) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment TO STOP (1.1.6 (c))”.
OE62 FOC Mileage History
- 01/03/202349,705 mi
- 23/02/202455,284 mi+5,579 mi
- 28/02/202455,286 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/202557,889 mi+2,603 mi
- 20/04/202666,217 mi+8,328 mi
Average of roughly 5,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Water Ingress (Door Seals)Moderate
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- EGR Valve Failure (1.6 TDI)Moderate
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