2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · FD13 BNN

The vehicle shows signs of a worsening maintenance trend as it approaches higher mileage. While the most recent test on 12 November 2025 at 124,098 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle required a retest following a failure just six days earlier. The November 2025 failure highlighted several immediate concerns, including an inoperative hazard warning switch, incorrect headlamp aim, and multiple tyre defects. The presence of a corroded rear exhaust silencer has also become a recurring issue, appearing in the November 2025 pass, the November 2025 failure, and the November 2024 pass. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 24,382 miles in March 2016 to the current 124,098 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of failures has increased in the most recent two-year period. The jump from 112,235 miles in November 2024 to 124,098 miles in November 2025 indicates the vehicle is still being used regularly. A prospective buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the exhaust system and the underside of the vehicle. The repeated mentions of a corroded rear exhaust silencer suggest that while the component was deemed acceptable for road use, structural oxidation is progressing. You should also check the condition of the lighting systems and electrical switches, as the 2025 failure indicated issues with both the hazard switch and headlamp alignment. The tyre history suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The 2025 records flagged tyres worn to the legal limit, edge wear, and a nail in the offside rear tyre. This, combined with previous failures for low tread depth in 2017 and 2025, implies that consumables are often replaced only when they reach a point of failure. A thorough check of all four tyres, including their wear patterns and age, is necessary to ensure they meet current safety standards.