2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · KS09 XFY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass in November 2025 at 100,640 miles. This represents a significant improvement in maintenance status after a period of mechanical neglect in early 2024. While the 2024 test revealed multiple defects including a missing catalytic converter and worn components, the most recent record indicates that the owner addressed the flagged failures and advisories, bringing the car back to a stable state. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 100,640 miles reflects a low average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. The data shows a notable gap in usage between October 2021 and October 2022, where the car covered only 1,157 miles in a year. However, the mileage increased rapidly between 2022 and 2024, covering nearly 2,400 miles in eighteen months. This intermittent usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake hardware, which aligns with the suspension issues noted in the service history. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension closely, as the tester flagged worn inner suspension arm bushes on both sides in May 2024. Although these were cleared in the latest pass, recurring wear in these areas suggests the vehicle is prone to bushing fatigue. The rear braking system also previously showed signs of pitted discs and thin pads; the buyer must verify that these were replaced with quality parts and do not currently exhibit signs of binding or excessive noise during a test drive. The exhaust system requires specific verification to ensure the missing catalytic converter that caused the failure in May 2024 was replaced with a genuine, functional unit rather than a temporary bypass. Given the history of a damaged front lower engine mounting, the buyer is also advisable to check for excessive engine vibration at idling, which would indicate the mounting has deteriorated. The age of the vehicle makes a thorough check for structural corrosion on the underbody essential despite the recent clean MOT pass.