2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · RD04 BEN
2012 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 138,443 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RD04 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 138,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RD04 BEN 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 (RD04 BEN) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RD04 BEN Mileage History
- 24/06/2022112,588 mi
- 30/06/2023121,943 mi+9,355 mi
- 19/06/2024129,039 mi+7,096 mi
- 24/06/2025138,436 mi+9,397 mi
- 25/06/2025138,443 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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