2008 SEAT Ibiza SE 1.4L Petrol · SHZ 9221

The most recent MOT on 28 January 2026 was a clean PASS at 114,879 mi, indicating the car is currently road‑legal. Over the last four years the Ibiza has alternated between PASS and FAIL results: a FAIL on 31 December 2024 and on 26 September 2023, but both failures listed “No defects recorded”. This pattern suggests the failures were likely administrative or involved minor items that were corrected before the next test, rather than recurring mechanical faults. The trend appears stable rather than deteriorating – the vehicle has passed its two most recent tests and the mileage (≈6,400 mi yr⁻¹) is typical for an 18‑year‑old car. The mileage does not point to excessive wear, but it also does not rule out periods of low use that could have allowed components to age without regular load. For a buyer, the priority is to confirm that any items prompting the 2024 and 2023 failures were indeed remedied. Inspect the brakes, suspension bushings and steering components for wear, check for any rust or corrosion, and verify that the engine runs smoothly with no unusual noises. A full service record and a visual check of the MOT certificates will help confirm that the car’s condition is genuinely improving rather than just passing tests on paper.