2018 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · C8 YYE

The 2018 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 14 April 2026 at 69,452 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a notably strong result for a vehicle approaching eight years of age, and it signals that the immediate mechanical condition is sound. The trajectory from earlier multiple advisories and a failure in March 2024 to consecutive clean passes in 2025 and 2026 suggests the previous owner addressed outstanding items and has kept on top of routine servicing since. The mileage profile is consistent and unremarkable in a positive way. From the March 2023 test at 44,104 miles through to the April 2026 test at 69,452 miles, the vehicle accumulated roughly 25,300 miles over three years, averaging about 8,400 miles annually. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record. The MOT intervals themselves are regular, with tests booked around the same spring window each year, which is typical of a single owner maintaining a predictable annual cycle. The March 2024 failure and its associated advisories deserve closer attention despite the subsequent clean results. On 27 March 2024 at 52,552 miles, the tester flagged a nearside front tyre with structural separation and a cut, along with tread depth below the 1.6mm legal minimum. That combination points to a tyre that had been run in a degraded state, potentially under-inflated or kerb-damaged, rather than simple gradual wear. The same test also identified deteriorated track rod end dust covers on both front corners and rear brake pads below 1.5mm. These are steering and braking components that, if neglected, directly affect handling precision and stopping performance. A prospective buyer should inspect the inner and outer track rod ends for play, check the condition of the protective boots, and verify that the front and rear brake pads and discs have been replaced since that test, given the worn disc advisory also noted on the following day's retest. The recurring brake-related advisories across 2023 and 2024, including thin pads on all four corners and worn front discs, indicate the braking system saw heavy use during that period. While the 2025 and 2026 clean passes suggest renewal has taken place, a physical inspection of disc thickness, pad material remaining, and caliper operation remains prudent. The offside front wiper smear noted in March 2024 is a minor consumable issue, but combined with the nail puncture advisory on the same corner in March 2023, it hints at a pattern of small, addressable faults rather than systemic neglect. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that had a concentrated spell of deferred minor items around early 2024, followed by consistent correction and steady upkeep through to the present.