2008 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · CM58 CON

The SEAT Ibiza presents a mixed roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 16 October 2021 at 132,296 miles shows a pass and a fail recorded on the same day with no defects listed, mirroring an identical pattern from 22 October 2020 at 127,712 miles. This duplicated pass-fail pairing with zero advisories or faults suggests administrative re-testing rather than mechanical rectification, and the maintenance trend appears stable but unverified beyond five years ago. Mileage accumulation is modest for an 18-year-old vehicle. The record moves from 125,037 miles on 17 October 2019 to 127,712 miles in October 2020, then 132,296 miles by October 2021, averaging under 3,600 miles annually across those three years against a lifetime norm near 7,350. A five-year gap since the last test means the current 132,296 figure is stale; the car has either covered little distance or simply gone untested. The absence of any recorded defects across all five entries is unusual for a 2008 hatchback and should not be read as proof of condition. SEAT Ibizas of this era commonly develop corroded suspension subframes, worn front lower arm bushes, and degraded rear beam axle mounts by this age and mileage. A buyer must physically inspect underbody structural integrity, brake disc thickness, and coil spring condition. Given the dormant MOT status since October 2021, the vehicle requires a fresh test before any road use. Prior owners kept documented faults absent, yet the same-day fail-pass anomalies imply casual test handling rather than rigorous upkeep. Verify V5C history and commission an independent mechanical inspection of steering joints and exhaust emissions before purchase.