2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · HV14 AEO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its history of consecutive clean passes. The most recent inspection on 16 March 2026 at 98,799 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum regulatory standards. While a failure was noted in March 2024, the immediate retest pass on the same day suggests minor issues were rectified quickly or the owner is proactive in maintaining the vehicle to legal requirements. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,233 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 90,897 miles and March 2026 at 98,799 miles, the car covered 7,902 miles, showing a steady pattern of use that often prevents the dry seal issues associated with long periods of stagnation. The intervals between tests remain regular, occurring annually within the expected window, which suggests a routine maintenance schedule rather than reactive repairs-only care. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the last three tests, a physical inspection should focus on age-related wear components rather than recurring mechanical faults. At nearly 100,000 miles, the buyer should examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as these often reach the end of their life without triggering MOT failure. Check the brake disc surfaces for thinness or pitting and verify that the calipers are not binding despite the clean mileage. The structural integrity of the chassis and sills should be checked for surface corrosion that has not yet been flagged by the tester.