2018 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · DA15 BBS

The SEAT Ibiza presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 March 2026 at 96,272 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from April 2023 through March 2025 also passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year DVSA record, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening condition or recurring defects under official inspection. Mileage sits high for an eight-year-old car at 96,272 recorded miles, averaging roughly 12,034 miles per year. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 62,661 miles in April 2023, 73,533 miles in April 2024, 87,324 miles in March 2025, and 96,272 miles in March 2026. A duplicate entry exists for 29 April 2024 where the car failed then passed on the same day at identical mileage with no defects listed, likely an administrative re-test rather than a genuine fault. The clean history across all dates suggests previous owners kept basic statutory testing current without deferred examinations. Given the absence of flagged wear in suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items not always caught in MOT checks. At near-100,000 miles the drivetrain mounts, clutch operation, and underbody rust protection warrant physical verification. The high annual mileage implies heavier use of the braking and suspension systems than a lower-mileage example would show. The duplicate fail-pass on 29 April 2024 with no defects recorded points to a clerical or process anomaly rather than mechanical neglect. Previous keepers appear to have maintained test compliance, though the sparse advisory data means latent wear could exist between documented inspections. A pre-purchase mechanical assessment remains prudent given the mileage.