2015 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · EX15 FML

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2015 SEAT Ibiza took place on 10 December 2025 and resulted in a pass, with no advisories or defects recorded against the vehicle. It is worth noting that a failure was also logged on the same date, suggesting that an initial submission did not meet standards but the car was evidently rectified and re-presented for test on the same day, ultimately passing clean. Looking back over the available history, the pattern is broadly stable and reassuring for a prospective buyer: tests in January 2024 and January 2025 both passed without any advisories, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard over the last two cycles. The absence of recorded advisories across multiple tests suggests that wearing components such as brakes, tyres, suspension, and exhaust have been kept in serviceable condition or replaced before reaching advisory threshold, which is a positive indicator of attentive upkeep. With a recorded mileage of 104,859 miles over approximately 11 years, this Ibiza has covered around 9,500 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of its age and class. There is no evidence in the MOT history of unusually low mileage or extended standing periods, nor any suggestion of excessively rapid accumulation that would point to motorway fleet use. The annualised figure is consistent with mixed private use comprising a combination of urban and occasional longer journeys, which generally keeps the drivetrain, exhaust, and brake components working without extremes of corrosion or thermal stress. Routine consumables such as brake pads, discs, clutch, and tyres will have experienced normal progressive wear in line with the mileage recorded, and there are no MOT-recorded red flags that would contradict a well-maintained history. Given the clean advisory record, attention during a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation that MOT testing does not necessarily capture. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on rubber that is over five or six years old regardless of tread depth; check the DOT date code on the sidewall to confirm manufacture age. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking strength, as original or near-original units on an eleven-year-old car are typically nearing the end of their service life, particularly if the vehicle has seen any short journeys. Brake discs should be inspected for corrosion ridges around the outer edge, and the calipers should be checked for binding by ensuring the car rolls freely when released on level ground, as seized slider pins can cause uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. Other calendar-based service items warrant verification before purchase. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual transmission fluid all degrade over time and should have been renewed at the manufacturer-recommended intervals; confirm evidence of recent fluid changes via the service book or invoiced history. Inspect the underside, jacking points, and suspension arms for any surface corrosion, particularly given the car's age, paying particular attention to the rear axle beam, front subframe, and brake and fuel lines. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mounts, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that could indicate warped front discs. Finally, verify that the timing belt or chain replacement interval has been observed according to SEAT's schedule for the 1.2 or 1.4 TSI petrol engines commonly fitted to this model, as neglect of this can lead to catastrophic engine damage.