2019 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · DA69 XRT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred attention on consumable wear items. The most recent test in January 2026 at 65,172 miles identified several advisories that were absent in the previous year. While the car passed, the appearance of a defective wiper blade, a misting shock absorber, and poor tyre condition suggests that basic preventative maintenance is only being addressed when prompted by the formal MOT inspection process. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use road car, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 16,000 miles recorded between January 2024 and December 2024, followed by a rapid accumulation of 18,145 miles between late December 2024 and January 2026. This surge in usage over the last fourteen months explains the sudden degradation of tyres and suspension components, as the vehicle is now being driven much more frequently than earlier testing intervals. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the nearside front shock absorber, as the light misting of oil recorded in January 2026 indicates a failing seal that will eventually lead to total loss of damping. The offside rear tyre also requires immediate attention due to cracking or perishing, suggesting the rubber has aged despite the relatively low mileage. Furthermore, since the front brake pads were flagged as thin at 31,034 miles in 2024, the current thickness must be measured to ensure they have not reached the limit of their following the recent 34,000 miles of driving.