2010 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · BJ60 DWM

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive neglect. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 89,577 miles, the record reveals multiple significant defects that had caused a failure just one month prior. The presence of recorded play in the steering rack inner joints and a front exhaust gas leak indicates that the owner is currently only addressing the minimum requirements to pass the annual test rather than performing preventative mechanical maintenance. The mileage profile is deceptively low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. However, the data shows a sharp increase in usage between December 2024 and December 2025, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in just twelve months. This sudden activity after periods of lower mileage often accelerates the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the perished nearside front tyre and the ten-year-old rear tyres flagged in the late 2025 tests. A prospective buyer must inspect the steering system thoroughly, as the offside steering rack inner joint play is a significant mechanical wear item that affects handling precision and safety. The recurring exhaust leak requires a close look at the manifold and front piping for structural corrosion or heat damage. Furthermore, given the age of the rear tyres and the uneven wear on the front tyres, a full set of new tyres is likely required regardless of tread depth, as the rubber has likely perished from age.