2010 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · RE60 NFV

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a minor shift toward suspension component wear. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 50,176 miles identified severe deterioration on both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers. While the vehicle passed despite this finding, it indicates that rubber components in the chassis are reaching the end of their functional life. This represents a departure from the previous two years which saw clean results with no recorded defects. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,136 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 38,612 miles and November 2025 at 50,176 miles, the car covered roughly 4,000 miles annually. This consistent low usage suggests light commuting or long periods of storage. However, low mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber seals and fluids that are not exercised, and the failure in November 2023 due to a non-functional windscreen washer suggests a minor maintenance oversight. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the anti-roll bar joints have been replaced, as the deteriorated dust covers often lead to imminent joint failure. Given the age of the car and low mileage, it is vital to check for corrosion on the underbody and brake discs, which can seize when a vehicle is not used frequently. The mechanical history suggests a stable vehicle, but the transition from zero defects to suspension-related advisories indicates that age-related wear is now beginning to require attention.