2015 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · KT64 CVR

The 2015 SEAT Ibiza presents a roadworthiness profile dominated by administrative test events rather than mechanical defects, which is an unusual but not necessarily reassuring pattern. Across the recorded DVSA history there are no advisories and no component-level failure entries, with every outcome reading as PASSED or FAILED with no defects recorded, the latter typically reflecting an inability to present the vehicle for test or a procedural refusal rather than a mechanical non-conformity. The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was passed with no defects recorded, mirroring the clean pass from 22 February 2025. Two of the FAILED entries, on 21 February 2025 and 19 February 2024, both sit on the same calendar day as a corresponding PASS, strongly suggesting a same-day retest scenario after an initially failed presentation rather than a vehicle returned with a catalogue of dangerous defects. The absence of any recorded advisories across multiple tests is unusual for a car of this age and mileage, as one would typically expect at least some wear-related items flagged, which means the buyer cannot rely on the MOT history to flag developing concerns. With 118,550 miles accumulated over approximately 11 years, the Ibiza is running at roughly 10,777 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and indicates consistent use rather than long periods of standing. The close clustering of test dates in February of each year from 2024 through 2026 suggests the vehicle has been kept in active road use and presented for annual testing without significant gaps, which removes concerns about extended lay-up that could affect brakes seizing, tyre flat spots, or 12V battery degradation. However, an annual mileage of this magnitude on an Ibiza of this vintage does mean that consumable wear items such as front brake discs and pads, clutch components, suspension bushes, and coil springs will have experienced substantial cumulative fatigue, irrespective of what has or has not been flagged at test. The lack of mileage-related advisories on the MOT record therefore warrants some scepticism rather than reassurance, as it may simply reflect that the tester found nothing crossing the pass threshold rather than the components being in new condition. For a prospective buyer, the practical implication is that this car should be approached as a high-mileage, actively used supermini where the MOT record tells you very little about the actual mechanical state. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the front suspension, which on Ibiza models of this generation commonly suffers from worn lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links; listen for clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for vagueness or clonking through the steering as the car crests bumps. Check the brake pedal for a soft or low feel and any pulsing or judder under firm application, which would indicate worn or warped front discs, a common consumable issue at this mileage. With the engine idling, listen for any timing chain rattle from the cam belt area on cold start, particularly on 1.2 or 1.4 TSi petrol variants, and watch the exhaust for visible vapour on a cold morning that does not quickly clear. The steering should feel precise without drift to either side under straight-line braking, and the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping under acceleration in fourth or fifth gear. Finally, a physical inspection at the point of sale is essential precisely because the MOT history provides no specific components to focus on. Examine the underside for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the engine and gearbox, corrosion on the subframe and brake pipes, and the condition of the exhaust system, which on a high-mileage Ibiza is often showing surface rust or hangers failing. Check the tyres for even tread wear across the axle, as inner-edge wear can point to worn suspension geometry components, and verify the spare wheel and tool kit are present. Given the cumulative mileage, a full service history confirming recent cambelt or timing chain replacement, brake fluid change, and coolant renewal will carry far more weight than the clean MOT record in determining whether this car represents sound value for money.