SEAT IBIZA2015 · 1.2L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful pass in February 2026 at 68,514 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recurring issue with the braking system. While the most recent test recorded no defects, a total failure just ten days prior at 68,506 miles revealed significant faults, including low service and parking brake efficiency and a binding offside rear service brake. The transition from a major failure to a pass within such eight miles suggests the faults were addressed reactively rather than as part of preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-use urban driving, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year over its eleven-year life. Between the January 2024 test at 55,514 miles and the January 2025 test at 62,287 miles, the car covered roughly 7,000 miles. This low annual mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can also lead to corrosion-related issues in brake calipers and the degradation of rubber components, which aligns with the binding issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear braking assembly. The offside rear service brake was flagged for excessive binding in 2024, 2025, and 2026, indicating a persistent failure of the caliper piston or a seized slider mechanism. The inspector should check for uneven wear on the brake discs and ensure the parking brake cable operates fully and correctly. Given the parking brake failure in early 2026, a mechanical adjustment test of the cables and mechanism is essential to ensure the system is not corroded or seized from periods of low use.