2015 SEAT Ibiza Toca 1.4L Petrol · MM64 VMH

A notably clean MOT record defines this 2015 SEAT Ibiza, with the most recent test on 14 December 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a run of consecutive passes stretching back through 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Across eight recorded tests, the vehicle has suffered only one failure, an entry on 4 June 2019 where no defects were subsequently listed on the record, and that failure was followed within eleven days by a clean pass on 15 June 2019, suggesting the issues were promptly rectified rather than representing a chronic or structural fault. With no advisories whatsoever recorded on any of the seven passing tests, there is no documented pattern of component wear, corrosion, fluid leaks, or deterioration flagged by DVSA examiners at the time of inspection. The overall trajectory is therefore one of stable and unblemished roadworthiness from the test record perspective, although it should be noted that MOT history alone establishes only pass/fail and advisory status at annual intervals and cannot verify the mechanical condition of components between tests. Mileage of 60,426 over approximately eleven years equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,493 miles, which is low for a vehicle of this age and points to either light regular use or extended periods of inactivity. The MOT testing history shows annual tests from 2017 through 2025 with the exception of 2020, which is absent from the record and consistent with the COVID-19 related extension granted to vehicles whose MOT was due between March and July 2020, rather than a deliberate off-road period. The absence of any long multi-year gap suggests the car has remained in use throughout its life rather than being laid up, which is a positive indicator for the condition of seals, hoses, brake components, and the 12V battery, all of which can deteriorate during prolonged standing. The low annual mileage does, however, mean that wear-related items such as brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will have accumulated fewer miles of use but may still suffer age-related degradation from rubber perishing and corrosion, particularly given the vehicle is now over a decade old. Given the unblemished advisory record, specific components cannot be singled out from the MOT data for targeted inspection. However, the age and modest use profile warrant a careful physical examination of items that MOT testing may not fully capture between annual visits. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and front suspension bushes, as these are common wear points on Ibiza models of this generation and would benefit from a physical check on a ramp or over a pit as part of any pre-purchase inspection. Examine the underside for any surface corrosion on brake lines, fuel lines, the rear axle beam, and the subframe mounting areas, particularly around the wheel arches and sills, as the DVSA examiner may not have flagged items still within tolerance but visibly ageing. The braking system should be inspected for smooth pedal feel without excessive travel or sponginess, and the wheels checked for any pulling or judder under braking, which could indicate warped front discs given the low mileage does not necessarily preclude disc corrosion or uneven wear from infrequent use. The exhaust system should be visually examined for rust, particularly at the rear silencer box and mounting rubbers, and the engine bay inspected for any signs of oil seepage from the cam chain area, which is a known area of attention on the Ibiza 1.2 and 1.4 TSi petrol units fitted to this era of vehicle. Steering should feel direct without excess play or vibration through the wheel, and the clutch operation should be checked for any slipping under load or juddering on take-up. A compression test or scan for stored fault codes relating to the timing chain stretch would be a prudent precaution on a low-mileage petrol Ibiza of this age, as the cam chain tensioner and guides are known wear items that may not present on an MOT but can cause significant engine damage if neglected. Finally, verify that the tyres are of consistent age and manufacture, as the low overall mileage suggests the originals may have been replaced only once or twice, and uneven ageing between sidewall and tread can indicate prolonged standing.