2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · KD06 AFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 156,003 miles passed, it flagged both front drive shaft constant velocity boots as severely deteriorated. This is a recurring issue, having appeared previously in 2022, 2020, and 2018, suggesting that these components are only addressed once they reach a point of near failure rather than being replaced during routine service intervals. At 156,003 miles over twenty years, the Seat Ibiza has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity usage. The mileage accumulation is relatively steady, with a notable gap of over 9,000 miles between August 2022 and December 2023. However, the frequency of failures in 2023 and 2025 indicates periods where the vehicle was driven with multiple safety-critical defects, such as mismatched tyres and failing door mechanisms, before being rectified for the next inspection. A buyer must closely inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting. The record shows a progression of corrosion, moving from a seriously weakened front suspension arm in 2020 at 116,652 miles to a corroded rear suspension arm in February 2025 at 145,898 miles. Although the latter was noted as not seriously weakened, the presence of a corroded front body panel likely to cause injury in the same 2025 test indicates that rust is an active and worsening concern for this vehicle. Attention should also be paid to the braking system and steering hardware. The history notes recurring binding rear brakes in 2019 and 2020, alongside a failed offside track rod end with excessive play in 2025. The offside rear seat belt buckle has remained a persistent fault for eight years, dating back to 2018, indicating a lapse in addressing minor safety items. The buyer should verify that the current drive shaft boots have actually been replaced and that the brake calipers operate free of binding.