2014 SEAT MII 1.0L Petrol · SA14 SWK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test on 29 May 2026 at 94,096 miles resulted in a failure due to front anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers and tyres reaching the legal limit. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring nature of component failures suggests the owner only addresses faults once they threaten an MOT certificate rather than replacing them during scheduled servicing. At 94,096 miles, this 12-year-old vehicle has averaged approximately 7,841 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK city-car usage. The mileage progression shows consistent annual use with roughly 5,000 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 4,600 miles in the final year. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, though the mileage explains the standard wear on rubber components and mechanical seals. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows multiple issues including a worn offside suspension arm bush in 2024 and failed anti-roll bar dust covers in 2026. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the tester flagged binding rear service brakes in 2024, which often indicates seized caliper pistons or corroded sliders. Additionally, the 2025 failure for a major exhaust leak and high lambda readings indicates that the exhaust system and potentially oxygen sensors have previously suffered issues, which should be verified to ensure no lingering engine management faults remain.