2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · DX64 OYG

The 2014 SEAT Ibiza presents a mixed maintenance picture that has deteriorated noticeably in its most recent years of testing. The most recent MOT, conducted on 23 September 2025 at 86,434 miles, passed but flagged four separate advisories, including a worn and pitted front brake disc on both sides and play in the nearside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing. This is a step backward from the clean bill of health recorded in September 2023 at 48,757 miles. The trend is not one of steady upkeep. Between 2023 and 2025 the car accumulated 37,677 miles, a significant jump that coincides with a cluster of new defects in braking and suspension components, suggesting harder use or deferred maintenance during that period. The mileage accumulation tells an unusual story. From September 2022 at 37,223 miles to September 2023 at 48,757 miles, the car covered roughly 11,500 miles in twelve months. Then, in the following two years leading to the September 2025 test, it added another 37,677 miles, averaging over 18,800 miles per year. That is well above the typical annual figure for a car of this age and points to sustained high-speed or long-distance driving. Such use accelerates wear on consumables and places greater stress on the drivetrain, cooling system, and suspension, which aligns with the defects now appearing on the record. The front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in the September 2025 test, and the rear service brake was noted as binding in October 2024. A binding caliper combined with pitted discs suggests the braking system has not been serviced promptly and may indicate a seized slider pin or degraded brake hose. Any buyer should have the front discs, pads, and rear calipers inspected for uneven wear and free movement. The nearside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing showing play is a finding that warrants immediate attention. Worn top mounts cause clunking over bumps, upset steering geometry, and can accelerate tyre wear. A physical check of the strut assembly, including the coil spring seat and dust cover, is essential. Tyre condition has been a recurring advisory, with cracking and perishing noted on both the nearside front and offside rear in September 2022, and a nail found in the offside rear in October 2024. Combined with the shock absorber light misting flagged on the nearside front in the same 2024 test, this suggests the suspension and running gear have not received close attention. A prospective buyer should examine all four tyres for age-related sidewall deterioration, check the front shock absorbers for oil seepage, and inspect the exhaust and underbody for corrosion given the car's age and the mileage it has covered.