2015 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · PY15 NRL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent inspection history reveals a significant decline in maintenance standards. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 91,070 miles, this followed a catastrophic failure just nine days prior at 91,029 miles. That failure highlighted multiple critical defects including a major exhaust leak, an inoperative parking brake, and serious shock absorber failure. The current trend suggests a reactive maintenance approach where the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT test failure, rather than performing preventative care. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,000 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, followed by another 22,000 miles in the final year leading up to the March 2026 tests. This acceleration in usage suggests the car is currently being driven heavily, which explains the rapid wear observed on components like the suspension, such as the front suspension arm ball joint and steering rack joints noted in the most recent records. A prospective buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and steering assembly, as the record shows recurring issues with the steering rack inner joints and the offside front arm ball joint. The exhaust system requires a thorough check to ensure the major flexi leak identified in early 2026 was properly replaced rather than patched. Additionally, the parking brake must be tested for full functionality, as it previously failed on efficiency and mechanical operation, and the shock absorbers should be inspected for further fluid leaks following the serious leak reported in 2026.