2004 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · DA04 LSN

The SEAT Ibiza presents a roadworthy status as of the most recent test, passing on 7 June 2023 at 126,667 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the three annual tests in 2021, 2022, and 2023 all ultimately resulting in passes. The record shows a recurring pattern of an initial failure followed by a same-day pass at identical mileage in both 2022 and 2023, which suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than unresolved mechanical faults, since no defects were logged on any failure. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a 2004 vehicle, accumulating only 126,667 miles over roughly 22 years, an average of about 5,758 miles per year. Between the 1 June 2021 test at 118,392 miles and the 9 June 2022 test at 120,453 miles the car covered just 2,061 miles, then added 6,214 miles to reach the June 2023 figure. Such low annual mileage implies prolonged standing periods are likely, which on a two-decade-old hatchback raises the prospect of perished rubber components and superficial corrosion even where the MOT logged a clean sheet. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe structural integrity given the car's age and low-use profile. The absence of advisories across all tests means no tester flagged brake disc wear, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers, yet the same-day fail-pass entries in June 2022 and June 2023 warrant confirmation that no latent brake or lighting fault was masked by a rushed retest. Given the sparse but clean record, focus the viewing on underbody rust, tyre sidewall cracking from age rather than wear, and evidence of fluid leaks around the drivetrain. The low mileage and repeated no-defect outcomes imply basic upkeep was maintained, but 22 years of service demands hands-on verification of consumables the MOT may not capture.