2018 SEAT Ibiza 1.5L Petrol · FG18 DHP

The most recent MOT on 2026-03-10 at 32,580 miles was a clean pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding four annual tests since 2022-03-29 have all been defect-free passes. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring advisories or failures across nearly five years of documented testing. The vehicle has covered just 32,580 miles in approximately eight years, averaging under 4,100 miles per year — significantly below typical UK usage. Mileage progression shows consistent but modest annual increases: 4,711 miles between March 2022 and March 2023, 4,733 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, 4,233 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, and 3,474 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This pattern confirms sustained low use rather than irregular or stop-start ownership, though prolonged static periods cannot be ruled out and may affect rubber components, brake fluid, and suspension lubrication despite low mileage. Given the absence of recorded defects, critical in-person checks must focus on latent age-related risks not captured by MOT testing: inspect all suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or perishing, verify brake calipers for binding or uneven pad wear, examine brake discs for scoring or lip formation, assess tyre sidewalls and tread depth (including spare) for dry rot or uneven wear, check exhaust mounting rubbers and catalytic converter integrity, confirm power steering fluid condition and rack seal integrity, and scrutinise structural welds and subframe mounts for corrosion or hairline cracks — especially around wheel arches and rear suspension mounting points.