2019 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · FH68 AMX

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though recent records indicate a shift from a clean history to more frequent mechanical advisories. The most recent test on 16 January 2026 at 106,489 miles flagged a damaged nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover. While this passed the inspection, it marks the first recorded defect in a sequence that began with several years of clean certificates. The mileage accumulation shows a significant upward trend in usage compared to the vehicle's earlier years. Between January 2022 and January 2024, the car covered approximately 29,131 miles, maintaining a relatively consistent pace. However, the interval between January 2024 and January 2026 saw the mileage jump from 65,371 to 106,489, representing an increase of over 41,000 miles in just two years. This high annual average of roughly 20,000 miles suggests heavy motorway or long-distance use, which naturally accelerates the wear on consumable components. The January 2025 inspection at 84,724 miles highlighted several areas of wear that require physical verification. The tester noted both rear tyres were cracking or perishing, alongside thinning front brake pads and pitted front brake discs. While these are standard wear items, the combination of tyre degradation and brake component wear suggests the vehicle has been subjected to heavy running without immediate preventative replacement. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The recent track rod end advisory suggests the steering components are beginning to show age-related deterioration. Given the high mileage and the previous advisories regarding discs and pads, a thorough check of the brake calipers for binding and the overall condition of the suspension bushes and steering linkage is necessary to ensure no further degradation has occurred since the last test.