2019 SEAT Ibiza FR Sport MPI 1.0L Petrol · DP69 DPX

The 2019 SEAT Ibiza FR Sport MPI presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT conducted on 20 January 2026 at 47,498 miles passing with zero defects. The record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults across five tests spanning over three years, indicating consistent upkeep and no emerging deterioration in core systems such as brakes, suspension, or emissions. The single failed test on 23 November 2023 at 27,817 miles recorded no defects, suggesting an administrative or procedural retest rather than a mechanical failure, and the subsequent pass the following day confirms no underlying issue persisted. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,785 miles per year. Between the December 2022 test at 18,123 miles and the November 2024 test at 36,864 miles, the car covered roughly 18,741 miles in just under two years, representing a slightly elevated annual rate of around 9,300 miles during that period. This could indicate heavier use or longer commutes in that window, but the pace normalised to approximately 10,634 miles in the fourteen months leading to the January 2026 test. No suspicious gaps or plateaus appear in the odometer record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused or that the mileage may have been tampered with. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on components that MOT tests only sample at a point in time. The front and rear suspension, including coil springs, dampers, and bushes, warrants close examination given the car has now passed 47,000 miles, as wear in these areas often develops gradually between tests. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be inspected for uneven wear or binding, particularly given the slightly higher mileage accumulation in recent years. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be checked for corrosion or emissions deterioration, and the tyre condition assessed for uneven wear patterns that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. Finally, the underbody and sills should be inspected for any early signs of structural corrosion, as the vehicle enters an age range where surface protection may begin to degrade, especially if it has been used on salted winter roads.