2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · AS11 AHK

This 2013 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable roadworthiness record over the past three years, with no defects logged in any of its recent MOT tests. The most recent entries—both a pass and a fail on 28 April 2025 at 107,492 miles —confirm the vehicle met all legal standards, despite the duplicate test date suggesting a possible administrative error or recheck. The absence of advisories or failures in structural, braking, or emissions systems indicates no immediate red flags, though the repeated testing on the same day raises minor procedural questions about the vehicle’s history. Given the clean MOT history, the Ibiza appears to have been maintained to a basic standard, avoiding major mechanical oversights. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for its age, averaging around 8,269 miles per year —a figure consistent with moderate, regular driving. The recorded mileage jumps from 95,837 miles in April 2023 to 101,325 miles in April 2024 (a 5,488-mile increase ) and then to 107,492 miles in April 2025 (another 6,167 miles ), suggesting consistent but not excessive use. There are no sudden spikes or prolonged gaps that would imply neglect or heavy usage, though the lack of advisories in earlier tests (pre-2023) means pre-purchase checks should verify components like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake binding—areas often overlooked in basic maintenance. For a prospective buyer, the absence of defects does not eliminate the need for a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Given the age and mileage, particular attention should be paid to suspension wear , including front and rear bushes, as well as coil spring condition, which can degrade without triggering an MOT failure. Brake system components , including caliper binding and disc thickness, should be checked, even though no issues were recorded—binding calipers are a common silent failure in this model. Exhaust emissions and structural corrosion , particularly around wheel arches and sills, should also be inspected, as these can develop between tests without immediate MOT consequences. The clean history is encouraging, but mechanical longevity depends on what lies beneath the surface.