2011 SEAT Ibiza SE Copa CR TDI Ecomotive 1.2L Diesel · KY61 KFN

The vehicle currently sits in an unroadworthy state following a failed MOT test on 10 March 2026 at 126,507 miles. While the previous three tests showed a clean pass record, the most recent failure indicates a mechanical or safety issue that has not yet been rectified. The overall maintenance trend appears unstable, as the car moved from a clean pass in early 2025 to a failure, suggesting that a component has reached the end of its functional life or was previously overlooked. The mileage pattern is relatively consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between February 2023 (106,469 miles) and February 2024 (117,538 miles), where the car covered over 11,000 miles in twelve months. However, the data from February 2025 is highly unusual; the vehicle failed on 6 February at 118,626 miles and then re-tested and passed on 27 February with a lower reading of 118,127 miles. This mileage discrepancy suggests either a clerical error in recording or odometer inconsistency, which undermines the reliability of the service history. A buyer must investigate the specific reason for the March 2026 failure, as the record provided does not list the defects. Given the age and typical wear patterns of the SEAT Ibiza, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, particularly the sills and wheel arches where corrosion is common on this platform. The tester should also check for wear on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and the condition of the brake calipers. Since the history shows no advisories for several years, the sudden failure likely involves a specific component that requires immediate attention to return the vehicle to road order.