2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · KT14 AEG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of mechanical instability. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 118,057 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a successful retest in early 2025, indicating that previous braking issues were addressed. The maintenance trend shows improvement, moving from multiple failures related to braking efficiency to a clean record in the latest inspection. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age. The 118,057 miles recorded in January 2026 represents an average of approximately 9,838 miles per year since 2014. The interval between the February 2024 test at 97,426 miles and the January 2025 test at 110,995 miles shows a usage pattern of roughly 13,500 miles in one year, while the most recent year saw approximately 7,000 miles. This suggests the vehicle is used regularly but not excessively, avoiding the risks associated with long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the rear braking system during a physical inspection. The MOT history shows recurring issues with the rear brakes, specifically an offside rear service brake binding in January 2024 and a significant failure in January 2025 involving inadequate effort and imbalance across the rear axle for both service and parking brakes. While the 2026 pass suggests these faults were rectified, the recurrence of brake-related failures indicates a potential weakness in the rear caliper condition or the handbrake mechanism. Beyond the brakes, the 2024 failure regarding a dipped beam headlamp failure is a minor consumable issue, but the history warrants a check of all lighting and electrical components. Given the age and mileage, a thorough inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is advised to ensure no secondary wear has developed since the last clean pass. The current data indicates the vehicle is mechanically sound for its age, provided the recent brake repairs were carried out to a professional standard.