2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · OU12 XPK

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by persistent corrosion and recurring suspension wear. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 154,307 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure the previous day for an insecure passenger seat and the same suspension issues flagged in the earlier test. The record indicates that while immediate safety failures are being addressed, the underlying mechanical condition is deteriorating due to age and mileage. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 11,000 miles per year. The data shows steady usage from 40,719 miles in April 2015 to 154,307 miles in November 2025. There are no significant gaps in testing, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use. However, the increasing frequency of advisories and failures in recent years suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase of higher maintenance requirements typical for a car exceeding 150,000 miles. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the underside and suspension components. The MOT history shows a chronic issue with corrosion, specifically regarding the exhaust and all four coil springs, which were all flagged as corroded in the December 2024 test at 148,152 miles. The tester also noted general corrosion across all suspension components in that same period. This pattern of structural and component degradation suggests significant rust may be present on more critical chassis elements. Further attention should be paid to the front suspension and braking system. The November 2025 test highlighted play in the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint and wear in the nearside front Macpherson strut pin or bush. Previous tests in 2021 and 2023 also noted pitted or scored brake discs. Given the history of worn suspension bushes and steering rack gaiter issues in 2020, a physical check of all rubber bushings, ball joints, and the integrity of the steering rack is essential to ensure no further degradation has occurred.