2017 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · LL67 WHT

A clean and consistent MOT history defines this 2017 SEAT Ibiza, with the most recent test on 5 November 2025 returning a pass and no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of passes stretching back to its first test in 2021. Across five consecutive examinations, the vehicle has not recorded a single failure, and aside from a single dual advisory in late 2024, the record is free of flagged component wear. This pattern suggests a car that has remained mechanically sound throughout its MOT life, with no recurring advisories clustering around a specific system or chassis area that might otherwise suggest a developing chronic fault. Overall, the trend is one of stable roadworthiness rather than any progressive deterioration, which is reassuring for a nine year old supermini now approaching 59,000 miles. Annual mileage on this Ibiza works out at roughly 6,554 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a car of its age and class and indicates regular but not excessive use. There are no extended gaps in the testing record to suggest long periods off the road, and the progression between tests implies a consistent accumulation of mileage year on year. Mechanically, this kind of usage tends to keep components in reasonable working order, as regular short to medium journeys prevent the drying of seals, the flattening of tyre shoulders from stationary parking, and the corrosion of underbody surfaces that often affect cars left idle for prolonged periods. Braking, suspension, and drivetrain wear should be proportionate to the odometer reading rather than accelerated by neglect, so service items such as brake pads, discs, and tyres should be at a predictable stage of life for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The only area of note in the MOT record is the November 2024 advisory relating to both rear service brakes binding slightly, though not excessively. While this was not severe enough to fail, binding rear calipers or seized rear brake mechanisms on an Ibiza of this generation typically trace to either corroded or stiff caliper guide pins, a partially seized caliper piston, or a sticking handbrake mechanism. On a test drive, the buyer should pay particular attention to whether the car pulls to one side under braking, whether the rear wheels feel noticeably hotter than the fronts after a short drive, and whether there is any uneven brake pad wear visible on the rear wheels. A light tug on the handbrake should engage smoothly without excessive travel, and the car should roll freely on a level surface when the handbrake is released. Any grinding, pulling, or a rear brake that drags audibly after release would warrant further inspection of the caliper carriers and pistons. Beyond the brake advisory, the clean record means attention on inspection should focus on the typical Ibiza weak points for this generation, particularly the rear axle bushes, front wishbone and anti-roll bar link bushes, and coil springs, which are known to wear or break with age and UK road conditions. With the car now approaching nine years old, a thorough visual check underneath for any surface corrosion on the subframe, suspension linkages, and brake pipe runs is worthwhile, even though none has yet been flagged. On the road, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, check for any steering vagueness or vibration at motorway speeds, and ensure the clutch takes up smoothly without slipping under load. Given the mileage, the timing chain and auxiliary drive belt are likely approaching or past their recommended replacement intervals on the 1.0 or 1.2 engines commonly fitted to this model, so verifying the service history for these items is advisable. Overall, this is a mechanically well-presented example whose MOT record is genuinely clean, with only a minor brake observation to verify before purchase.