2016 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · FD66 PYF

The 2016 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 42,604 miles on 15 October 2025 with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, dated roughly eight months before today's date of 16 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its first anniversary. The trajectory from the dual October 2024 tests tells a clear story of corrective work being carried out promptly. The initial failure on 15 October 2024 at 37,105 miles flagged worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes alongside a headlamp aim deficiency. A retest on the same day at 37,108 miles passed cleanly, indicating the front suspension components were replaced or re-bushed and the headlamp aim was corrected within hours. This pattern suggests a conscientious owner who addressed safety-critical items immediately rather than deferring them. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2023 test at 31,685 miles and the October 2024 test at 37,105 miles, the car covered 5,420 miles in twelve months. From October 2024 to October 2025, it added only 5,499 miles, taking the total to 42,604. Annual averages sit comfortably around 5,500 miles, well below the typical UK figure of 7,000 to 8,000. The MOT record shows no anomalous gaps or sudden accumulation spikes, and the odometer progression is consistent and credible. Low annual mileage can mean reduced mechanical wear on drivetrain and braking components, though it also raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods that may affect tyre sidewall condition, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system, given the recurring nature of advisories and failures in those areas. The October 2023 failure at 31,682 miles identified both front brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, along with an offside front brake pad below 1.5 mm, and both front tyres wearing on their inner edges. Inner edge tyre wear on both sides points to toe misalignment or worn tracking, which may also explain the premature brake disc scoring. Although the October 2025 test passed without defects, a buyer should verify whether the front brake discs and pads were replaced as a set and whether a four-wheel alignment was performed to correct the tyre wear pattern. Suspension arm bushes that were flagged as excessively worn in October 2024 should be visually checked for fresh component fitment and any signs of premature deterioration returning. Given the low mileage, also inspect tyre date codes to confirm rubber is not perished from age, and check for surface corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods.