2018 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · FG68 AFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 61,443 miles passed, it followed a failure one mile prior due to thin brake pads, pitted discs, and a defective rear wiper. The trend suggests a worsening approach to upkeep where the owner appears to only address mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure, leading to recurring issues with safety-critical components and consumables. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between October 2023 at 47,233 miles and November 2024 at 54,002 miles, the car covered roughly 7,000 miles. This low annual usage explains the presence of age-related rubber degradation, specifically as seen in the 2022 and 2024 tests where tyres dated back to 2007 and 2010 were flagged for cracking and per despite having sufficient tread, suggesting the vehicle sits stationary for long periods. A buyer must inspect the offside front shock absorber, as the 2025 record noted light misting of oil which indicates a beginning seal failure. The recurring failure of the track rod end dust covers identified in 2024 has been resolved, but the steering should be checked for play or further wear in the ball joints. Given the pitting and scoring on the front brake discs recorded in the latest test, the buyer should verify if these have been replaced to ensure effective braking performance and to prevent premature wear on new pads.