2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · GL14 ODT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the latest MOT on 2025‑12‑01 recorded a pass at 51 927 miles with no defects. The maintenance trend is improving; earlier failures in 2023 (SRS warning), 2022 (stop lamp and tyre) and 2021 (rear stop lamp, wiper and rear tyre) have all been resolved, and the most recent tests show only a single advisory for the central stop lamp in October 2025. The pattern indicates that identified issues have been addressed and the car is now in a stable condition. Mileage accumulation over the vehicle’s life is modest, roughly 4 300 miles per year, which is low for a twelve‑year‑old car. Between the October 2025 test at 51 771 miles and the December 2025 test at 51 927 miles only 156 miles were added in about a month, suggesting very light use or extended periods of storage. Earlier gaps, such as the 568 miles added between July 2023 (51 203 miles) and October 2025, also reflect minimal wear. The record is sparse but consistently shows low mileage growth, indicating the car has not been subjected to high‑stress operating conditions. A buyer should inspect the front tyres for cracking or perishing, as strong advisories were logged in July 2023 and the tyre condition can deteriorate during long idle periods. The rear tyres should be examined for edge wear and cuts, a pattern noted in 2021, and the tread depth should be verified against legal limits. All stop lamps, particularly the central rear unit, must be tested for operation; the central lamp was non‑obligatory but faulty in October 2025, and the offside stop lamp failed in 2022, so functional verification is essential. The windscreen wiper blades should be checked for effective clearing; defects were recorded in 2019 and 2021, and any binding or uneven wipe could indicate worn linkages. Finally, a visual scan for corrosion on chassis components, suspension bushes and brake disc surfaces is advisable, as low‑mileage vehicles can accumulate rust in humid storage conditions, and early detection prevents more extensive repairs.