2021 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · BJ71 KYG

The 2021 SEAT Ibiza holds a current MOT that passed on 13 November 2025 at 33,117 miles, so the certificate is valid until 12 November 2026. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of tyre wear that has persisted across consecutive tests. The most recent test flagged the nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating uneven wear rather than simple age-related degradation. No structural, braking, or suspension defects were recorded in either the 2024 or 2025 tests, which is a positive sign for the car's underlying mechanical condition. The mileage progression tells a clear story. Between the November 2024 test at 21,595 miles and the November 2025 test at 33,117 miles, the car covered 11,522 miles in twelve months. That is a significant jump from the earlier average of roughly 6,600 miles per year over its first four years, suggesting a change in ownership or a shift to heavier use. The 2025 test is the most recent entry and aligns with today's recorded mileage, meaning the car has effectively stood still since November 2025. A stationary period of over seven months is worth noting, as prolonged sitting can cause flat-spotting on tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and battery drain. The repeated appearance of advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge points to a specific issue rather than random wear. Edge wear typically indicates misaligned tracking or incorrect inflation pressures, and the fact that both front tyres were flagged in 2024 while the rear nearside appeared in 2025 suggests the problem may have persisted or shifted as the tyres were replaced and rotated. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven tread patterns and have the wheel alignment and suspension bushes checked, particularly the rear, since rear axle misalignment can cause the kind of inner or outer edge wear seen here. The 2024 advisory for a windscreen stone chip that did not affect the driver's view has not reappeared, so it may have been repaired or replaced, but the chip's current condition should still be verified. Beyond the flagged items, the lack of any corrosion, exhaust, brake, or suspension defects across both tests is encouraging for a five-year-old car. Still, the rapid mileage accumulation in the most recent year means consumable components such as brake discs, pads, and suspension joints may have experienced higher wear than the MOT alone reveals. A test drive over varied road surfaces and a physical inspection of the underside for stone chips, surface rust, or weeping dampers would provide a more complete picture of how well the car has been maintained during this busier phase of its life.