2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · DG13 CXZ

The vehicle last passed an MOT on 24 June 2025 at 91,435 miles, but this test is now over one year old relative to the current date of 16 June 2026. The preceding day, it failed with a fractured nearside front coil spring, a serious structural suspension defect, alongside the persistent issues of worn brake discs and tyre edge wear. While the immediate failure was rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurrence of worn brake discs on both rear wheels and continued tyre edge wear across multiple tests indicates a maintenance trend that is stable in its neglect rather than improving. The fractured spring repair requires verification for proper replacement and absence of collateral damage to surrounding components. Mileage accumulation appears inconsistent, with a significant jump of 5,052 miles between the July 2023 (85,153 miles) and July 2024 (90,205 miles) tests, followed by a much lower increase of 1,230 miles to the June 2025 test. This pattern, combined with the 12-month gap between the last MOT and today, suggests periods of either light use or, more concerningly, lapses in regular testing and maintenance. The average annual mileage remains typical for the vehicle's age, but the irregular intervals between official tests obscure the true operational history and condition of wear items. A buyer must physically inspect the suspension, focusing on the nearside front coil spring for correct replacement and checking all suspension bushes, particularly the front arm pin or bush previously noted as worn. The steering rack inner joint play, recorded in three separate tests, must be assessed for excessive free play. Brake discs on all wheels should be examined for scoring and thickness beyond the minimum safe limit, as the repeated advisories for pitting and scoring suggest aggressive wear. The exhaust heatshield must be secure, and the parking brake's holding efficiency verified, given its prior failure. The chronic nearside front tyre edge wear points to a likely underlying wheel alignment or steering geometry issue that requires diagnosis.