2007 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · PJ57 AEG

The 2007 SEAT Ibiza presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 98,320 miles on 6 February 2024. The maintenance trend appears stable with no defects logged across the four passing tests between 2022 and 2024. Two failed tests on 3 February 2024 and 24 January 2022 show no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. Recorded mileage sits at 98,320 against an approximate 19-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,175 miles per year. The car covered only 1,273 miles between the February 2023 test at 89,045 miles and the February 2024 pass at 98,320. Prior to that, just 173 miles separated the January 2022 failure and pass at 87,872 miles. Such low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which commonly accelerates rubber perishing, brake caliper seizure, and underbody corrosion despite clean test sheets. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and intermittent use. Standing time promotes binding calipers and flat-spotted tyres that a no-defect MOT will not necessarily expose. Examine subframes and sills for structural rust where road salt exposure occurred. The sparse record offers no recurring advisories to track, yet the twin failure entries without faults imply the seller rectified minor test-centre issues swiftly. Verify the 2024 failure cause in person and confirm service history, as the MOT alone cannot evidence consumable replacement or drivetrain condition on this low-mileage example.