2010 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Diesel · DG60 UEA

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in January 2026 at 100,709 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement after a significant failure in early 2025. While the most recent test indicates no immediate defects, the history reveals a period where mechanical neglect required comprehensive intervention, suggesting that the current owner addressed critical suspension and tyre issues to bring the car back to a roadable standard. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with 5,560 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 3,338 miles between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests. This regularity suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally benefits the condition of rubber-based components and seals, despite the age. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry given the recurring faults previously recorded. The January 2025 failure flagged a fractured nearside coil spring, an excessively worn offside suspension arm bush, and a leaking offside rear shock absorber. Although these were rectified to pass the test, one must check for signs of premature wear, uneven tyre scrubbing, or fluid weeping from the dampers to ensure the repairs were thorough and that other related components are not failing simultaneously. Tyre management also presents a recurring theme for this vehicle. The record shows front tyres reaching the legal limit of wear in both 2023 and 2025, which often indicates poor alignment settings or delayed maintenance of consumables. The buyer should verify the current tread depth and look for irregular wear across the tyre face to confirm the suspension remains correctly aligned now. Given the vehicle's age, a visual check of the underbody for developing structural corrosion is also advisable, though the recent records do not flag any structural integrity concerns.