2016 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · K28 CAM

The most recent DVSA examination on 7 October 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which represents a positive and stable endpoint to the documented MOT history. The vehicle has passed every test since the single failure recorded on 30 August 2019, and aside from that emissions-related advisory, the only recurring items flagged across the past several years have been advisories concerning front tyre inner-edge wear in both 2022 and 2024. The fact that no structural, braking, suspension, or corrosion advisories have appeared across eight recorded tests suggests the car has been maintained to a broadly consistent standard, and the absence of any escalating severity in advisories indicates the overall maintenance trend is stable rather than deteriorating. The clean 2025 result, following two advisories on the previous test, suggests the front tyres were replaced and no new issues were identified. With 98,536 miles accumulated over approximately ten years, the Ibiza is doing close to the UK national average of around 9,850 miles annually, which places it firmly in the typical usage bracket for its age. There is no evidence of unusually low mileage that might raise concerns about prolonged standing, nor any indication of abnormally high annual accumulation that would suggest motorway fleet use. Mileage progression between tests is broadly consistent, and the steady year-on-year use means wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch should be proportionate to distance covered rather than calendar age. For a petrol SEAT Ibiza of this vintage, this mileage level is well within the expected mechanical lifespan, and major drivetrain items should still have considerable service life remaining provided they have been serviced in line with manufacturer schedules. The repeated advisories for both nearside and offside front tyres wearing close to the legal limit on the inside edge, recorded in 2022 and again in 2024, are mechanically significant and warrant close inspection at the point of purchase. Inner-edge tyre wear on a front axle is classically indicative of either incorrect wheel alignment, particularly excess negative camber or toe-out, worn or perished front suspension bushes, sagging coil springs, or worn top mount or wishbone bushes allowing geometry to drift. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven road surfaces, and pay attention to steering vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or vibration through the steering wheel. It is worth confirming that a four-wheel alignment check has been carried out since the last advisory and inspecting the sidewalls of all four tyres carefully for perishing or cracking, as a ten-year-old car can suffer age-related rubber degradation even where tread depth remains adequate. Beyond the tyre-specific findings, a prospective buyer of this Ibiza should conduct a thorough physical inspection appropriate to its age and mileage. The 12-volt battery should be checked for holding charge and verified by date code, as batteries typically require replacement every four to six years and the original unit is unlikely to still be fitted. Brake discs should be inspected for lipping, surface corrosion, and binding calipers, particularly given the car sees regular use rather than long standing periods. Coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil should all be confirmed as recently serviced, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades on a two-year cycle regardless of mileage. Given the engine management light failure recorded in 2019, it is prudent to confirm any subsequent diagnostic checks were completed and that no current emissions or MIL warning is present, as well as ensuring the vehicle has a complete service history with stamps corroborating the recorded mileage.