2020 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · KS70 CVB

Tyre condition is the defining story of this Ibiza's recent history. In November 2025 the car failed its MOT with two dangerous defects: the nearside front tyre had ply or cords exposed through damage on the outer sidewall, and the offside front tyre had a structural tear with cuts on the inner sidewall. Both are serious structural failures rather than simple tread wear, and the same test sheet also flagged front and rear brake pads wearing thin plus a worn, pitted or scored offside rear brake disc. The car was retested three days later and passed with no defects recorded, indicating the tyres were replaced and the brake advisories were either addressed or left within acceptable limits. Earlier tests tell a milder story: a clean pass in November 2023, and a 2024 pass with advisories for nails in both rear tyres, suggesting a recurring pattern of tyre-related issues across consecutive years rather than chassis or mechanical faults. Recorded mileage stands at 30,348 miles at roughly six years old, an average of about 5,000 miles per year, which is low for the age. The annual test cadence has been consistent with no gaps in the record, so the low accumulation reflects genuinely light use rather than untested lay-up periods. Mechanically, low annual mileage typically means less wear on drivetrain and suspension components, though it is worth noting that the dangerous sidewall damage recorded in 2025 is more consistent with impact or kerb strikes than with high-mileage degradation, and the brake disc pitting flagged at the same test can develop on lightly used cars where discs see infrequent heat cycles. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is verifying what was actually fitted after the November 2025 failure. Confirm that both front tyres were replaced with matching, reputable-brand tyres of the correct size and speed rating, and check the rear pair for the puncture repairs implied by the 2024 nail advisories, since a repaired tyre should be inspected for plug integrity and even wear. On a test drive, pay close attention to the braking system given the thin pad advisories on both axles: listen for any grinding or squeal under moderate braking, feel for judder or pulsing through the pedal that would indicate the scored offside rear disc has worsened, and check that the car stops straight without pulling to one side. Beyond the brakes and tyres, the record shows no failures or advisories for suspension, steering, corrosion, emissions, or structural items across four tests, which is a relatively clean underlying picture for a car of this age. Even so, the pattern of repeated tyre damage warrants a careful look at wheel condition for kerb rash or buckling, and a check that the steering tracks true on a straight road with no vibration at motorway speeds, which could point to a damaged wheel or alignment knocked out by the same impacts that harmed the tyres. If the brake components flagged in 2025 have not since been replaced, budget for pads and at least one rear disc in the near term.