2016 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · AJ65 ABV

The SEAT Ibiza’s most recent MOT, conducted just eight months ago on 1 September 2025, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy with no defects recorded. Over the past three test cycles—2024, 2023, and 2022—there has been a consistent pattern of clean passes, suggesting the car has been maintained at a basic level without major recurring issues. The absence of advisories or failings on emissions, suspension, or structural components indicates no obvious signs of neglect or impending failure. However, the duplicate entry for September 2023—where the vehicle appears to have been tested twice at the same mileage—raises minor curiosity about whether this was an administrative error or a retest after a minor oversight. The recorded mileage of 71,620 miles over a decade aligns closely with average annual usage for this model, averaging around 7,160 miles per year. There are no concerning gaps in service intervals, though the jump from 57,449 miles in September 2022 to 62,463 miles in September 2023—covering just over a year—suggests steady driving rather than prolonged inactivity. The lack of mileage spikes or extended periods of low usage also implies the vehicle has not been left stationary for prolonged durations, which could have accelerated wear on fluids, seals, or suspension components. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of high-wear items that are not always flagged in standard tests. The brakes, while never failed in MOTs, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, particularly if the vehicle has been driven hard or in wet conditions. Suspension bushes and coil springs—critical for handling and safety—should be examined for cracks, excessive play, or corrosion, especially around wheel arches and sills. Tyres, though not recorded as failed, warrant scrutiny for uneven tread wear or embedded debris, which could indicate alignment or suspension issues. Finally, the exhaust system should be inspected for leaks or excessive corrosion, as emissions tests do not always catch minor failures that could worsen over time.