2020 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · LC70 VNT

The 2020 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass recorded on 20 June 2025 at 21,750 miles, with zero defects flagged. The most recent entry is just over twelve months old as of today, meaning the vehicle is currently untested and a fresh MOT should be arranged before purchase. Prior to that clean pass, the record shows a single failure on 02 July 2024 at 16,822 miles for a rough nearside rear wheel bearing, which was rectified the same day and passed with no further issues. No recurring faults, corrosion advisories, or structural defects appear anywhere in the history. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2023 test at 14,549 miles and the July 2024 test at 16,822 miles, the car covered just 2,273 miles in approximately twelve months. The subsequent jump from 16,822 miles in July 2024 to 21,750 miles by June 2025 represents 4,928 miles in under eleven months, a marked increase in usage. That earlier plateau suggests the vehicle may have stood idle or been used very sparingly for an extended period. Prolonged static parking can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber components such as suspension bushes and dust boots, even when mileage remains low. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on components most vulnerable to intermittent use. The rear wheel bearing failure in 2024, while resolved, warrants a close check for any residual play or noise from both rear hubs. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion and uneven wear consistent with prolonged standing. Tyres must be inspected for sidewall cracking and flat-spotting, particularly if the date codes predate the recent mileage increase. Suspension bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links should be assessed for perishing, as rubber deterioration accelerates with age and lack of use rather than mileage alone. Despite these age-related considerations, the overall record is reassuring. The vehicle has passed every MOT since 2023 on its first attempt except for the single bearing defect, which was promptly fixed. No emissions, structural, or braking faults have ever been recorded. The clean 2025 pass at the current mileage confirms that the car met all roadworthiness standards at its last inspection. A pre-purchase inspection covering the points above, combined with a fresh MOT, should provide sufficient confidence in the vehicle's ongoing mechanical integrity.