2018 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · CP68 PXN

The SEAT Ibiza presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 29 July 2025, passing with zero defects at 32,182 miles. That flawless result is significant. It follows a period where the car was picking up advisories, meaning the maintenance trend is clearly improving. The 2023 test flagged deteriorated track rod end ball joint dust covers on both front corners, a classic vulnerability on VW Group superminis that allows grit into the joint. The fact that this defect does not reappear in 2024 or 2025 suggests the boots were replaced and the tracking checked, which is a positive indicator of proactive front-end care. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. Covering just 32,182 miles over roughly eight years equates to approximately 4,000 miles annually, well below the UK average. The annual test records confirm this steady, low accumulation: 14,041 miles in December 2021, 18,681 in November 2022, 23,903 in November 2023, 29,718 in November 2024, and 32,182 in July 2025. That is a remarkably consistent trajectory with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. Such low mileage typically preserves mechanical components but raises the question of long periods standing, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, sticky brake calipers, and moisture-related corrosion in the exhaust or braking system. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still inspect the undercarriage closely. The 2022 test flagged two front tyres worn to the legal limit at just 18,681 miles, which is unusually early wear for such low mileage. This hints at possible aggressive cornering, incorrect tracking, or simply budget tyres that wore quickly. With the front track rod boots replaced after 2023, the front suspension geometry deserves a fresh check. Jack the car and rock the front wheels to confirm no play in the inner tie rods or lower arm bushes. The rear brakes and handbrake mechanism also warrant attention on a car that may have sat unused for extended periods, as binding rear calipers and corroded cables are common on low-mileage vehicles that rarely see motorway heat cycles.