2017 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · NA17 RDO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on June 22, 2026, 34,925 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory as the mechanical defects identified in previous years have been addressed and rectified. While the history reveals recurring issues with specific components, the lack of defects in the most recent test indicates that the necessary repairs were performed to bring the car back to standard. At 34,925 miles over nine years, the car has covered an average of approximately 3,880 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle has been used for short trips or spent long periods stationary. Between June 2023 and June 2025, the car covered roughly 6,200 miles, maintaining consistent low-intensity operation. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components due to age and exposure rather than wear from distance. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a persistent history of worn suspension arm bushes. These components were flagged as worn in 2023 and 2024, eventually leading to a failure in June 2025 when the offside front bush became likely to detach. Although the vehicle passed the latest test, a physical inspection should verify that the control arms were indeed replaced and that no further play or uneven wear remains in the steering assembly. The history also highlights a consistent pattern of tyre perishing and cracking across all four wheels from 2023 through 2025. This is a classic symptom of low-mileage vehicles where the rubber dries out before the tread is fully worn down. The buyer must inspect the sidewalls of the current tyres for dry rot or cracking to ensure the previous owner replaced the aged sets rather than simply waiting for a total structural failure.