2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · EK14 CWL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 8 April 2026 at 162,025 miles, confirming a clean pass with no recorded defects. This recent result suggests a stable maintenance trend, as the car successfully cleared its inspection without any advisories. While the history shows two instances of failed tests in 2024 and 2025, these were rectified immediately within days, indicating that the owner addressed outstanding issues promptly to secure a pass. Accumulating 162,025 miles over twelve years results in an average of approximately 13,500 miles annually, which sits well above the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this age. The consistent mileage increases between annual tests confirm that the car has been in regular, active use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. This high-mileage pattern implies that the drivetrain and chassis have been subjected to significant road stress, necessitating a closer look at high-wear components that may not be captured during a standard visual MOT inspection. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs, as these parts endure considerable fatigue at this mileage. Although the MOT record is currently clean, the high total distance suggests that the clutch, flywheel, and turbocharger may be approaching the end of their design life if they have not been replaced previously. Check for any signs of oil seepage around the engine block and listen for abnormal noises from the transmission during a test drive to ensure the high mileage has not compromised the internal mechanical integrity of the powertrain.