2017 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · RF10 ACH

The 2017 SEAT Ibiza presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 August 2025 at 46,162 miles passed with no defects recorded, and every annual examination since 2021 has returned a pass with no advisories. The vehicle shows no recurring mechanical faults, worsening wear patterns, or structural concerns across the five-year DVSA history. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a nine-year-old car. The record shows 18,569 miles at the 24 September 2021 test, rising to 24,366 by 22 September 2022, 30,504 by 15 August 2023, 37,598 by 7 August 2024, and 46,162 by 1 August 2025. That averages roughly 5,100 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. Low, consistent use of this nature often points to a careful owner who kept the car for short local journeys rather than fleet or commuting abuse. The absence of any flagged items means the tester never cited worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions failures at any stage. A clean sheet across five tests suggests the previous keeper addressed consumables before they reached advisory threshold. Still, a buyer should physically verify the condition of brake discs and pads, inspect coil springs and wishbone bushes for age-related perishing, and check underside structural integrity for rust given the car's low mileage may have included prolonged standing in damp conditions. Given the spotless MOT trail, the principal risk is latent deterioration invisible to the annual test. Tyres, wiper blades, and fluid intervals require confirmation against actual date stamps rather than mileage. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to validate the suspension and steering geometry before committing.