2003 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · CU03 KXT

The SEAT Ibiza passed its most recent MOT on 23 June 2023 at 158,507 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper at that point. The maintenance trend prior to that pass was poor, with three consecutive failures in late 2022 and early 2023 at 158,361, 158,419 and 158,444 miles, yet the DVSA entries show no defects logged against any of those failures. This pattern is unresolved and concerning, as repeated test rejections without recorded faults suggest administrative issues, unrecorded presentation faults, or data gaps rather than a clean mechanical history. The odometer moved from 136,828 miles at the October 2021 pass to 158,361 miles by the October 2022 failure, a gain of roughly 21,500 miles in twelve months against a long-term average near 6,900 miles per year. That spike implies a period of heavy use or a new keeper covering long distances. From October 2022 to June 2023 the car added only 146 miles across four tests, so it then stood largely idle or was repeatedly presented for short failed attempts. Because the record flags no advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust, or corrosion, a buyer cannot rely on the MOT alone to judge wear. The 23-year-old shell and 158,507 miles mean structural integrity and hidden rust should be inspected directly. Check brake discs, calipers, and underbody seams for binding or decay that a clean certificate will not reveal. Given three unexplained failures inside eight months ending in 2023 and no further test since, the vehicle has now been off-road for over three years relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. A fresh MOT, full underside inspection, and confirmation of why those 2022 to 2023 tests failed are essential before any purchase.