2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · DL11 OVD

The 2011 SEAT IbIZA currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 28 July 2025 at 69,964 miles, meaning the certificate is still live as of today, 17 June 2026, but is due to expire in approximately five weeks. The maintenance trend over the past three years is mixed but broadly stabilising. The most recent test cleared the vehicle with only minor advisories, a notable improvement over the outright failure recorded just three days earlier on 25 July 2025. That failure was caused by a fractured nearside front coil spring, which was evidently replaced before the retest passed. The fact that the car passed cleanly in June 2024 at 67,404 miles with zero defects suggests the vehicle was in reasonable mechanical order at that point, and the subsequent failure and repair cycle indicates a reactive but ultimately effective response to a critical suspension fault. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very low annual use. Between the June 2024 test at 67,404 miles and the July 2025 tests at 69,964 miles, the car covered just 2,560 miles over roughly thirteen months. Across its full fifteen-year life, the recorded 69,964 miles equate to approximately 4,664 miles per year, well below the UK average. The mileage has remained static at 69,964 miles across both July 2025 tests, which is consistent with a vehicle that has seen minimal recent use or may have been stationary for a period. There are no suspicious jumps or gaps in the odometer record, and the steady accumulation between 2023 and 2024 of around 2,639 miles suggests light but consistent use during that window. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the rear exhaust system, which was flagged as corroded in both July 2025 tests. A corroded rear exhaust section on a car of this age and mileage is not unusual, but it warrants a physical check for gas leaks, structural weakness, and mounting point integrity. All four tyres were noted as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing in both July 2025 inspections, which raises a question about tyre age and storage conditions given the low mileage. Original or aged rubber is a realistic concern on a car that has spent extended periods stationary, and a buyer should verify the date codes on each tyre and budget for replacement if the sidewalls show significant perishing. The suspension history also merits attention. The fractured front coil spring and corroded rear coil springs recorded across 2023 and 2025 point to a pattern of corrosion-related suspension wear. A thorough inspection of all coil springs, shock absorbers, and top mounts is advisable, particularly checking the offside rear damper that was leaking fluid at the June 2023 failure. The insecure battery advisory, noted in both July 2025 tests, is a minor item but suggests basic fixings have been overlooked, which is consistent with a vehicle that has received reactive rather than preventative maintenance. Overall, the car appears mechanically sound following its most recent pass, but the pattern of corrosion-related advisories and aged rubber components means a careful physical inspection is essential before purchase.