2010 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · SA60 FCU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent test conducted in February 2023 at 79,460 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. This follows a period of clean results since 2019, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle well enough to avoid recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between November 2021 and February 2023, the vehicle covered only 4,661 miles, while it covered 5,190 miles in the year preceding those tests. While low mileage often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between uses can lead to the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of braking hardware. The gap since the last MOT in early 2023 means the vehicle is currently over three years overdue for testing, which necessitates an immediate inspection to verify its current roadworthiness. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components associated with low-mileage, long-term storage. Check for perished suspension bushes, cracked rubber boots, and degraded tyre sidewalls that suffer from age rather than distance. The braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers or heavy corrosion on the discs, as these frequently occur when vehicles sit. Given the age of the Ibiza, a thorough check of the structural sills and rear wheel arches is also essential to ensure that hidden rust has not compromised the chassis despite the low recorded mileage.