2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · BW11 OOY

The most recent MOT, conducted on 14 February 2024 at 122,559 miles, resulted in a pass, but only after an initial failure on the same day. The tester flagged a missing offside front wheel fixing, a worn tyre on the edge, and a severely deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. The immediate retest pass suggests these were rectified promptly, yet the pattern across the record reveals a maintenance trend that is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring suspension and braking faults rather than consistent preventative care. The vehicle has covered roughly 12,000 miles between the February 2022 and February 2024 tests, which aligns with the typical annual figure of approximately 8,170 miles for a 2011 Ibiza. There are no significant mileage gaps indicating long-term storage, and the accumulation is steady. The record itself is sparse, with only five entries spanning four years, which limits the ability to identify short-term wear cycles. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering. The 2022 failure at 110,446 miles listed an excessively worn offside lower suspension arm ball joint, a worn suspension arm pin or bush, play in both steering rack inner joints, and corrosion on a suspension arm. By the 2023 test at 116,392 miles, the tester noted slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, and by 2024 at 122,559 miles the anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover was severely deteriorated. This progression suggests ongoing wear in the front-end linkage rather than a one-off repair. The steering rack play flagged in 2022 was not explicitly cited again, but the dust cover deterioration in 2024 implies the joint may now be exposed to contamination, accelerating wear. The braking system also warrants a physical inspection. The 2022 failure recorded a nearside rear service brake with no recorded effort, contaminated rear brake linings, and an imbalance across the rear axle. By 2023, the front brake pads were wearing thin. These faults indicate the braking system has required repeated attention, and a buyer should verify the condition of rear calipers, handbrake linkage, and the integrity of the rear brake lines. The missing wheel fixing in the 2024 failure is a serious concern; it suggests either negligent wheel removal or a prior impact event, and a buyer should check all hub studs and wheel seatings for damage.