2007 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · KU07 CTL

The 2007 SEAT Ibiza currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 30 December 2025 at 91,054 miles. The maintenance trend is entirely stable, with the DVSA record showing zero defects across all tests. The failed tests recorded on the same dates as the passes—30 December 2025 and 16 January 2025—list no defects, indicating these were likely administrative cancellations, aborted tests, or presentation errors rather than mechanical failures. The vehicle presents a clean compliance history. At 91,054 miles, the car has covered a mere 4,792 miles per year, exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2023 test at 80,150 miles and the January 2025 test at 84,286 miles, the car covered 4,136 miles over a 14-month period. The subsequent 11.5 months saw a slightly higher accumulation of 6,768 miles, reaching the current 91,054 miles. This sparse usage pattern suggests prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own mechanical risks despite the low cumulative distance. A buyer must inspect the physical condition of components that degrade with age and inactivity rather than mileage. Check the tyres for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber perishes over time regardless of tread depth. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for binding, common issues when a car sits stationary. Suspension bushes and exhaust mounts also deteriorate with age, so look for perishing or cracking. The absence of structural or mechanical advisories on the record is positive, but the anomalous failed tests with no defects warrant verifying the vehicle's identity and ensuring the current V5C matches the chassis number. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion remains essential, as low-mileage vehicles often rust just as readily as high-mileage ones if stored in damp conditions.