2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · SA09 ULH

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2024 at 102,503 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior. The record shows a worsening trend in deferred mechanical repairs, particularly regarding the suspension and exhaust systems, which appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. The presence of an ABS fault and damaged wiring in the December 2024 failure suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they reach legal failure thresholds. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 102,503 miles averages to approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use urban driving patterns. However, the data gap between October 2022 (95,649 miles) and September 2023 (99,405 miles) indicates a period of relatively low usage, which often correlates with the degradation of rubber components. The age-related deterioration of the offside front CV joint boot, which progressed from an advisory in late 2023 to a split boot failure in late 2024, confirms that the vehicle suffers from material fatigue typical of its age despite low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring issues with worn suspension arm bushes and deteriorated anti-roll bar linkages. The light misting on the offside front shock absorber noted in 2024 indicates a beginning seal failure that will likely require replacement soon. Furthermore, the underseal mentioned in 2022 should be inspected closely to ensure it is not masking significant structural corrosion, which is common in older SEAT models. Given the history of ABS wiring damage and insecure battery mounting, a comprehensive electronic diagnostic check should be performed to ensure no intermittent faults remain in the braking system.