2021 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · DL67 DEC

A five-year-old SEAT Ibiza showing roughly 48,100 miles on the odometre, the vehicle presents a relatively stable and unremarkable MOT history across the three tests recorded since 2024, with the most recent examination on 8 July 2026 returning a clean pass and no advisories. Prior to that, the July 2024 test was also passed without comment, and the only items of note appear on the July 2025 certificate, which recorded minor defects for streaking on both front wiper blades alongside front tyre wear advisories on both the nearside and offside edges. There are no recorded failures, no advisory items relating to corrosion, brake components, suspension, or exhaust integrity, and no recurring patterns that would suggest a chronic mechanical weakness. The trend across the three tests is one of stable roadworthiness with only minor, easily resolved items raised at the midpoint of the recorded history. The mileage accumulation rate of approximately 9,620 miles per year sits close to the typical average for a five-year-old supermini of this class and does not raise immediate concerns regarding under-use or excessive wear. There are no significant gaps between test dates and no sudden mileage jumps that might suggest inconsistent use, towing, or heavy commercial-style operation. Mechanical components likely to have experienced normal wear rates for this mileage band include brake pads and discs, clutch material, tyres, and suspension bushes, though none of these have yet prompted advisory comment on the MOT record. There is also no evidence in the test history of long stationary periods that could mask underlying issues such as seized calipers, deteriorated rubber components, or 12V battery degradation. Given the front tyre wear advisories recorded on the 2025 test, it is worth inspecting the nearside and offside front tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which on a front-wheel-drive Ibiza commonly points to worn suspension components such as bottom ball joints, track rod ends, or front wishbone bushes rather than simple age-related wear. On a test drive, listen for clonking noises from the front end over speed bumps or during full-lock manoeuvres, and feel for any vagueness or pulling in the steering that could indicate compromised front-end geometry. Pay particular attention to the front tyres themselves, confirming they are matching in size and specification, as staggered or mismatched fitments can also produce edge wear on this platform. The wiper blade defects from the same 2025 test were minor and would have been expected to be rectified at the time of the subsequent annual service, but it remains sensible to operate the wash-wipe system during any viewing to confirm both front blades clear the screen without smearing, as degraded wiper inserts tend to reappear within a season. With no corrosion advisories recorded, a thorough walk-around inspecting the wheel arches, sills, subframe, and rear axle mounting points for surface oxidation would be prudent, particularly given that early Ibiza models of this generation can develop localised rust at these locations over time. Finally, given that brake, exhaust, and suspension components have not yet appeared on the advisory record at this mileage, a test drive should include firm braking from higher speeds to check for judder or pull, and steady cruising over uneven surfaces to confirm the ride remains composed without knocking from the rear dampers or springs.