2016 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · L7 VRW

The 2016 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable but maintenance-heavy roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT pass on 3 March 2026 at 64,866 miles. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests, yet the record reveals a recurring pattern of brake disc wear and tyre degradation that suggests the previous owner addressed failures reactively rather than proactively. The trend is neither sharply worsening nor fully resolving; it sits in a holding pattern where consumable items are replaced only after reaching a critical threshold. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,487 miles per year over ten years is unremarkable for a supermini of this age, indicating typical mixed-use driving. The gap between the March 2024 test at 56,327 miles and the February 2025 test at 61,263 miles shows an addition of 4,936 miles in just under twelve months, which is consistent with regular daily use. No suspicious mileage gaps or sudden drops appear in the record, so there is no indication of long-term standing or clocking. The most persistent mechanical theme across the record is rear brake disc wear. Both nearside and offside rear discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in the February 2025 and March 2026 tests, suggesting the rear braking system has been operating with compromised friction surfaces for at least two consecutive years. While the tester did not deem them seriously weakened on either occasion, pitting on brake discs accelerates pad wear and can lead to uneven braking effort under load. A buyer should inspect the rear disc thickness and run-out in person, along with the condition of the rear calipers, as binding calipers are a common cause of premature disc wear on this platform. Front brake pads have also drawn repeated attention, appearing as worn to the indicator in February 2025 and flagged as wearing thin in March 2024. Combined with the rear disc issue, this points to a car that has been driven with brakes near or at replacement limits for extended periods. The front tyres have similarly been a weak spot, with inner edge wear and tread depth below 1.6mm flagged in both 2024 and 2025. Inner edge wear on the front tyres is a strong indicator of worn suspension bushes or incorrect tracking geometry. The failed test in March 2024 specifically identified a damaged and seriously weakened offside front suspension arm, which likely contributed to the uneven tyre wear pattern. A buyer should have the front suspension arm bushes, track rod ends, and front wheel alignment physically inspected, as these components may have been disturbed or only partially rectified after the 2024 advisory.