2012 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Diesel · SP12 UBF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a history of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 110,453 miles passed with only minor offside rear brake binding, the preceding year revealed a period of significant mechanical neglect. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a failure and multiple advisories in 2023 suggests that components were only addressed once they reached the threshold of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-annual use, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. There is a notable gap of nearly 11,000 miles between March 2022 and May 2023, during which the vehicle suffered its most significant mechanical failures. The car has covered roughly 5,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, indicating a stable but low-usage pattern that often leads to the wear on rubber-based components and metal hardware seen in the service history. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and brake system, as the record shows recurring issues with arm bushes and binding calipers. The tester flagged excessively worn rear suspension arm bushes in 2023, which persisted as a worn condition into 2024, suggesting the repair may not have been fully rectified or monitored. The exhaust system also showed a flexi-pipe leak and defective clamps in 2023; a physical inspection is required to ensure no secondary corrosion has developed since that a temporary fix. Given the history of a split CV boot in early 2023, the drive shafts should be visually checked for grease leakage to prevent imminent damage to the joints.