2005 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · MV55 WRD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass in the most recent MOT test on 16 September 2025 at 81,432 miles. This follows a consistent pattern where the car has successfully maintained a passing grade over the last two years. While the record shows failures in 2024 and 2025, the immediate rectification and subsequent passes suggest that any mechanical depletions were addressed promptly rather than indicating a systemic mechanical decline. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,878 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered only 7,758 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods where the vehicle sat stationary between the twelve-month intervals. Such low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it often increases the risk of age-related rubber perished degradation, seized seals, and brake caliper corrosion if the vehicle is not driven under regular load. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as low-mileage older remain prone to hidden corrosion regardless of distance driven. Given the intermittent nature of the use, inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking and check the brake discs for surface pitting resulting from inactivity. The record shows no recurring mechanical advisories, but the lack of service data means the condition of the fluids and the timing belt must be verified to ensure the low mileage has not masked age-related maintenance requirements.