2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · FL63 WPD

The 2013 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 10 September 2025 at 111,227 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks the first completely advisory-free test in the available history. A failed test on 3 September 2024 at 109,802 miles for a non-functioning offside headlamp on dipped beam was retaken and passed on the same day, indicating a straightforward bulb or wiring issue that was promptly resolved. Earlier, on 4 September 2023 at 102,996 miles, the tester flagged play in the offside steering rack inner joint, yet the advisory did not recur in subsequent tests, suggesting the joint wear stabilised or the component was replaced. The trajectory from flagged steering play and a lighting fault to two consecutive clean passes demonstrates a vehicle whose known issues have been addressed rather than ignored. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,556 miles per year aligns closely with typical use for a 13-year-old supermini. The odometer advanced by approximately 6,834 miles between September 2022 at 94,968 miles and September 2023 at 102,996 miles, then by 6,806 miles to the September 2024 test at 109,802 miles, and by just 1,425 miles to the September 2025 test at 111,227 miles. That notable drop in annual mileage over the most recent twelve-month period could indicate lighter use or a period of reduced driving, which may have contributed to the cleaner test outcome through lower component stress. No gaps in the annual testing pattern are evident, and the record shows consistent yearly attendance without missed tests. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front-end steering and suspension components. The 2023 advisory for play in the offside steering rack inner joint warrants a close check for any returning clunking, vagueness, or uneven inner tyre wear, even though the issue has not reappeared on paper. With over 111,000 miles on the original chassis, front suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs should be examined for deterioration, and the condition of the brake discs and pads assessed for uneven wear given the vehicle's age. The underbody and sills merit particular attention for corrosion, as the Ibiza platform of this era can be susceptible to surface and structural rust around mounting points and wheel arches, especially if the car has spent time in salted road environments.