2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · MV64 CXL

A persistent oil leak that escalated from advisory to major failure is the defining mechanical thread running through this Ibiza's history. Oil seepage from the top of the engine and underside was flagged as non-excessive in both September and October 2023, yet by November 2025 it had deteriorated into a major defect for excessive leakage, sitting alongside a dangerous offside front suspension arm pin or bush deemed likely to become detached and a nearside front tyre cut through to the cords. That November 2025 failure was rectified within a fortnight, with a clean pass recorded on 18 November 2025, but the pattern across the record is one of recurring defects rather than sustained cleanliness: a dangerous worn front tyre and failed position lamp in November 2024, a failed windscreen washer in September 2023, and a multi-year advisory trail covering a deteriorated and corroded rear exhaust backbox, a loose heat shield, worn rear brake discs, and tyres repeatedly flagged for edge wear, perishing, and a nail. The recent pass is encouraging, but the overall trend shows wear items accumulating faster than they are being addressed. Recorded mileage stands at 84,177 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging about 7,015 miles per year, which is typical for the age and consistent with regular use rather than prolonged standing. The annual test cadence is steady with no significant gaps, and the mileage accumulation appears even, so there is no evidence of lay-up-related deterioration to explain the corrosion or perished rubber noted in the record. What this usage pattern does mean is that consumables and suspension components have seen a full decade of ordinary road wear, which aligns with the repeated tyre, brake, and suspension findings rather than suggesting any anomaly. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection points follow directly from the record. The engine oil leak demands close attention: establish exactly where the oil is escaping from, whether rocker cover gasket, camshaft seal, or sump, and check the underside of the engine and the ground where the car is parked for fresh drips, since a leak that progressed from advisory to major within two years may not have been permanently cured by the November 2025 rectification. The offside front suspension arm and its bushes, flagged as dangerous in 2025, should be inspected for replacement parts or fresh welds, and on a test drive listen for clonks or knocks over bumps and feel for any vagueness or pull in the steering, particularly given the earlier advisory for slight play in the nearside inner tie rod. The remaining history warrants a thorough walkaround and drive. The rear exhaust backbox has been deteriorating since 2021 with a corroded outer skin and loose heat shield, so listen for blowing, rattles at idle, or a tinny resonance under load, and budget for a replacement silencer. Tyres have been a recurring theme, with edge wear, uneven inner-edge wear, perishing, and a nail all recorded, so check all four corners for matching tread depths and even wear patterns, as uneven inner-edge wear can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues consistent with the steering and bush findings. Finally, confirm the front brake pads and rear discs have been attended to since their respective advisories, feeling for judder or pulsing through the pedal under braking, and verify the windscreen washers, position lamps, and registration plate condition all remain serviceable.