2004 SEAT Ibiza 1.8L Petrol · GF04 AAJ

The SEAT Ibiza presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 16 November 2024 at 125,369 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, continuing a run of unblemished results back to the 2 November 2020 examination. The maintenance record shows no recurring mechanical faults, corrosion issues, or brake and suspension concerns across the available history. The mileage pattern is unusual for a 2004 vehicle. Recorded distance sits at 125,369 miles, an average of roughly 5,700 miles per year, which is low for the age. A stark anomaly appears in the 30 October 2020 failure entry showing 169,387 miles, immediately followed two days later by a pass at 111,394 miles. This suggests a clerical error or mismatched vehicle record rather than genuine accumulation and reversal of 58,000 miles. Between the 2020 pass and the 2024 test, the car covered only 13,975 miles over four years, implying extended periods of standing or very light use. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean paper trail. Long stationary intervals promote seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and perished suspension bushes that an MOT roller test may not expose under light load. The 2020 failure with no listed defects points to an administrative or identification discrepancy that warrants confirmation against the V5C and DVSA systems before purchase. Given the low annual mileage and absence of advisories on coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, the Ibiza likely received basic but adequate care. Verify underbody condition for hidden corrosion and check brake disc wear, as 22-year-old vehicles commonly develop rust where moisture settles during storage.