2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · PE11 AWM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The latest MOT conducted on 27 January 2026 at 52,520 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory requirements. While the history shows a failure in February 2025 at 49,133 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the necessary repairs promptly. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Between February 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 7,716 miles, maintaining a consistent low-usage trend of roughly 2,500 miles annually recently. This low mileage typically implies that mechanical components like the drivetrain and engine have undergone less operational wear compared to high-mileage counterparts. However, low-distance driving can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown, which are not captured by a standard MOT test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related wear common to low-mileage cars of this era. It is essential to check the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls as these parts can perish or crack over time regardless of distance driven. Given the clean records in recent years, the inspector should look for surface corrosion on the chassis and exhaust sills to ensure the structural integrity remains sound. The braking system should also be checked for any seized calipers or pitted discs, as vehicles that sit for long periods often develop internal rust on the braking hardware.