2015 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · FG65 CCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 78,023 miles, this success followed an immediate failure involving multiple defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to recurring failures in subsequent years suggests that the owner is only addressing issues when necessitated by the MOT tester rather than performing proactive mechanical inspections. At 78,023 miles over 11 years, the car averages approximately 7,100 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 6,400 miles covered between August 2023 and 2024, and another 6,400 miles covered between August 2024 and 2025. This consistent usage does not indicate extreme wear, but the recurring advisories suggest that the rubber-based components are failing due to age rather than high distance driven. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension assembly, as the nearside front shock absorber has shown light misting of oil since at least August 2024. This persistent leak, combined with the worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush flagged in 2025, indicates the damping is nearing the end of its life. The 2025 failure also highlighted both front tyres reaching the legal limit with uneven edge wear, which points to potential alignment issues or incorrect pressures that need to be verified. The handbrake travel was noted as a failure point in 2025, suggesting the adjustment mechanism requires attention or inspection of the rear shoes or pads. Given that the washer system also failed twice before being rectified, a prospective buyer should check all basic fluid levels and external systems for neglect. The vehicle appears mechanically sound for now, but the recurring nature of suspension and tyre faults suggests further expenditure will be required in the near future.