2020 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · CU20 RVA

The 2020 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 September 2025 at 60,493 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the 2024 test cycle, where the vehicle required attention to its braking system. The most recent result indicates that any prior mechanical concerns have been addressed, and the car currently meets all DVSA safety and emissions standards without advisories. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 10,082 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing around the September window, with a notable gap between the February 2024 test at 42,942 miles and the September 2024 test at 46,150 miles, representing roughly 3,200 miles over seven months. The jump from 46,150 to 60,493 miles in the twelve months leading to September 2025 suggests a period of heavier use, which makes the clean pass result particularly encouraging from a wear-and-tear perspective. The February 2024 test flagged front brake pads wearing thin and both front brake discs showing wear, pitting, or scoring. A separate test on the same date in February 2023 recorded a failed condition on the nearside rear brake pads at less than 1.5 mm thickness. These recurring brake-related defects across two consecutive test cycles suggest the braking system experienced sustained neglect or heavy use before being rectified. A prospective buyer should inspect the condition of all brake discs, pads, and calipers in person, paying particular attention to any uneven wear patterns or binding that could indicate caliper seizure. The rear braking system warrants closer scrutiny given the 2023 failure. Beyond the brakes, the clean September 2025 result provides reassurance, but the mileage increase of nearly 14,300 miles since that test means a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust condition remains prudent. Structural corrosion around suspension mounting points and subframes should be checked, as these are common failure points on higher-mileage superminis. The tyre condition and tread depth should also be verified, as no recent advisory exists to confirm their current state.