2010 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Petrol · OU60 WHF

The most recent DVSA examination on 4 September 2025 recorded a PASS with no defects or advisories, and this clean outcome is consistent with the broader pattern shown across the available history. The vehicle passed on 7 September 2022 and again on 24 August 2023, with the only anomaly being a FAILED result also dated 24 August 2023 where no defect categories were recorded against the test, suggesting either an administrative refusal, a missing test entry, or a retest scenario rather than a substantive mechanical failure. Given that every completed test has been returned with a clean bill of health and no advisory items have been raised by the examiner, the maintenance trend can be regarded as stable, indicating that the owner has evidently addressed any wear items prior to test presentation and that no persistent structural or safety concerns have been flagged during official roadside inspections. The recorded mileage of 123,375 miles over approximately sixteen years equates to an annual usage of around 7,711 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of this vintage and suggests a balance of regular short journeys interspersed with longer running periods. This kind of mixed usage profile tends to be kinder to mechanical components than purely urban stop-start motoring, but the mileage itself is now substantial for a supermini of this generation and indicates that higher-wear items such as clutch, gearbox mountings, alternator, water pump, and timing chain components will have accumulated considerable fatigue cycles. There are no obvious gaps in the recorded mileage that would suggest long periods of standing, which is favourable from the perspective of avoiding severe brake disc corrosion, seized caliper pistons, and moisture ingress in the fuel system, though the test history is relatively sparse with only four usable data points spanning the most recent three years, limiting the granularity of any mileage progression analysis. As a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories on a vehicle of this age and mileage is unusual and warrants physical verification of the components that commonly draw advisories on a 2010 Ibiza. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mount deterioration, and pay close attention to any steering vagueness or creaking that points to worn tie bar or wishbone bushings. The braking system should be assessed for shudder under firm pedal application, suggesting worn or warped front discs, and for any pulling to one side that could indicate a binding caliper. The clutch should be tested on a hill to confirm smooth engagement without slipping under load, and the manual gearbox should be evaluated for baulk-free selection into first and reverse when cold. Given the calendar age of the vehicle, several time-based deterioration factors warrant close inspection regardless of the clean MOT record. Tyres should be examined for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade after roughly six to seven years even with adequate tread depth, and the spare or any unused wheels in the boot should be checked similarly. The 12-volt battery is likely due for replacement on age alone if it has not been changed recently, and the condition of coolant, brake fluid, and engine oil should be verified, with attention to whether the service book has been stamped at the correct intervals. The exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer and mounting rubbers, is prone to corrosion on a car of this age, and a thorough inspection underneath should look for surface rust on subframes and suspension arms, which is typical but should not have progressed to structural concern. Finally, confirming that the timing chain replacement interval has been observed, that no oil leaks are present from the cam chain area or sump, and that the air conditioning system still functions effectively will provide further confidence before purchase.