2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · FH13 FMJ

The 2013 SEAT Ibiza holds a valid MOT pass dated 4 June 2026 at 132,073 miles, though the record reveals a pattern of borderline defects that warrants careful scrutiny. The most recent test began as a failure on the same date, with the tester flagging a worn offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush and a non-functioning offside headlamp on dipped beam. Both issues were rectified before the pass was issued, indicating a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. A year earlier, in June 2025 at 126,413 miles, the car failed on headlamp aim and nearside front tyre wear, with a minor central oil leak and a minor exhaust gas leak noted as advisories. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. It is stable but low-grade, with recurring minor faults across lighting, suspension, and fluid sealing that suggest a vehicle maintained to a functional rather than thorough standard. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between the June 2024 pass at 116,783 miles and the June 2025 test at 126,413 miles, the car covered 9,630 miles. The following year, from June 2025 to June 2026, it added 5,660 miles, a notable reduction that may reflect lighter use or a period of reduced driving. Over its thirteen years, the total of 132,073 miles equates to roughly 10,159 miles annually, which is unremarkable for a small hatchback of this age. There are no glaring gaps in the MOT record that suggest long-term abandonment, and the annual testing pattern is regular. The recurring advisories and failure items point to specific components a buyer should inspect in person. The worn front suspension arm bush flagged in June 2026, even when it does not produce excessive movement, indicates the front end is ageing and may need attention within the next year. The repeated headlamp issues, both aim and function, could stem from deteriorated wiring, corroded bulb holders, or a failing switch rather than simple bulb replacement. The minor oil leak noted in 2025, though not excessive at the time, should be checked for progression around the cam cover gasket and oil filter housing. The minor exhaust leak at the centre section also deserves a visual inspection for corrosion, particularly at joints and welds. Tyre wear appearing on the nearside front in 2025 suggests possible tracking or suspension geometry drift that may have been masked by replacement rather than correction. A thorough test drive over uneven surfaces, combined with an underbody inspection for corrosion and fluid seepage, would provide the clearest picture of this car's true mechanical condition.