2010 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · RE60 NFY

The 2010 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 April 2025 at 156,583 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a marked improvement over the preceding years, when the tester repeatedly flagged minor electrical and suspension advisories. The most recent result suggests the last keeper addressed the recurring faults and kept on top of basic consumable upkeep. No serious structural or mechanical failures have ever been recorded, which is encouraging for a car of this age. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,786 miles per year, which is typical for a small hatchback of this vintage. The annual tests show steady, predictable use rather than long periods of dormancy or sudden high-mileage spikes. The gap between the March 2024 failure at 145,324 miles and the April 2025 pass at 156,583 miles indicates around 11,259 miles were covered in just over twelve months, so the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension and anti-roll bar linkages in person. In the March 2024 test at 145,324 miles, the tester flagged an offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover that no longer prevented the ingress of dirt. That component may have been replaced before the 2025 test, but it is worth checking for play, torn boots, and corrosion on the subframe and lower wishbones given the car has now covered 156,583 miles. The rear brake setup and handbrake cables also deserve attention, as binding rear brakes are a common wear point on this platform at higher mileages. The electrical faults recorded in 2023 and 2024 were minor, involving registration plate lamps, a reversing lamp, and headlamp lens hazing. These were likely resolved before the 2025 pass, but a buyer should verify all exterior lights, indicators, and number plate illumination function correctly. Tyre condition and tread depth should be checked against the age of the rubber, and the exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around the rear silencer and mounting points. The cleanest MOT result in the entire history came most recently, which is a positive sign, but a physical inspection remains essential at this mileage.