2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · OE64 ABN

A single dangerous front brake pad failure and an accompanying brake disc advisory on 16 April 2025 form the only significant blemish in an otherwise unblemished MOT record for this 2014 SEAT Ibiza, with the vehicle otherwise passing four consecutive tests between 2023 and 2026 without any recorded defects. The dangerous defect, front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, is a critical failure item representing metal-on-metal braking potential, while the related advisory noted that the front brake disc was worn though not excessively at the same test. Crucially, the subsequent annual test on 15 April 2026 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, meaning the braking system was evidently rectified following the failure, and no recurrence of brake-related wear has been logged. The only other recorded advisory, an offside rear tyre with slight damage, cracking or perishing in April 2023, did not reappear in subsequent tests and is consistent with routine tyre ageing rather than a structural concern. With five MOT tests recorded across roughly three years of documented history and a current odometer reading of 67,114 miles, this Ibiza has accumulated mileage at an average of around 5,500 miles per year over its twelve-year life, which is low for the vehicle's age and class. The annual mileage progression between tests is modest and consistent, indicating regular but light use rather than long-distance motorway driving or extended periods of standing. Lower annual mileage of this nature generally preserves drivetrain and major mechanical components but can accelerate degradation of items that suffer from disuse, such as brake discs corroding on the surface, moisture accumulation in the braking system, and potential dry rotting of exterior rubber components. For a vehicle of this age and mileage, attention during a physical inspection should logically centre on the front braking system that previously failed, as brake discs on a twelve-year-old Ibiza frequently wear unevenly or develop lipping, and caliper slide pins can seize leading to uneven pad wear and binding. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing, or pulsating through the pedal under firm braking, and verify that the vehicle pulls neither left nor right, which would indicate a binding piston or uneven pad transfer. Check the rear offside tyre sidewall closely for any renewed cracking or perishing, as rubber degradation of this nature progresses even on lightly used cars, and inspect all four tyres for age-related sidewall deterioration regardless of tread depth. Given its age, the Ibiza should also be examined for the usual corrosion points associated with the platform, including the rear axle beam, suspension spring seats, and brake pipes running along the underbody and inner wings, none of which have been flagged in the MOT record to date. The steering and front suspension should be evaluated for worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and bottom arm rear bushes, which are known wear items that produce clonking over speed humps and knocking on uneven surfaces. Finally, because the vehicle has covered relatively few miles annually, verify that the engine starts cleanly from cold without excessive smoke and that there are no signs of oil leaks from the cam cover or sump gasket, both of which become more apparent as rubber seals harden with age rather than mileage.