2007 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · KH57 EZD

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status, with the maintenance trend suggesting a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test on May 8, 2025 at 157,277 miles shows a pass following a failure for a blown position lamp and a deteriorated drive shaft boot. While the car passed, the persistence of advisories regarding shock absorbers and previous components indicates that the owner only addresses faults once they threaten the MOT certificate or become immediate. At 157,277 miles over 19 years, the Ibiza averages approximately 8,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent operation, with roughly 8,600 miles covered between August 2024 and May 2025, and over 11,000 miles between August 2023 and August 2024. This steady mileage suggests the car is used regularly, which generally prevents the seizing of rubber components and brake calipers compared to long periods of stationary storage. A buyer must physically inspect the front drivetrain and suspension, as the nearside front drive shaft boot was flagged as severely deteriorated in 2025. If the grease has escaped, the constant velocity joint will likely fail shortly, requiring expensive replacement. The light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber noted in 2025 should be monitored for increased leakage, which would indicate the internal seal is failing. Furthermore, the history of pitted rear brake discs in 2024 and perishing tyres in 2023 suggests that the components are susceptible to age-related degradation and corrosion despite the relatively low mileage.