2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · FP09 OVF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift towards mechanical wear-related defects. The most recent test in March 2024 at 120,186 miles identified play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and pitted front brake discs. While these did not result in a failure, they indicate a departure from the clean records seen in previous years and suggest the vehicle is entering a phase where suspension and braking components require proactive attention due to age. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-use urban driving, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over its 17-year life. There is a notable usage increase between February 2023 and March 2024, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in just thirteen months. The low annual mileage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain, but the 2022 failure for perishing tyres and mismatched sizes indicates that rubber-based components may be suffering from time-related degradation regardless of the low distance driven. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension closely, as the history shows a fractured coil spring in 2022 and current play in the anti-roll bar linkage. These issues suggest the front end components are nearing their end. The front brake discs also require a thickness check, as the pitting noted in 2024 will likely affect braking performance and accelerate pad wear. Given the previous failure for cracking tyres, a thorough sidewall inspection of all tyres is essential to ensure they have not become brittle with age.