2015 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · SF65 WGU

A pattern of escalating mechanical advisories and significant failures suggests a recent decline in the vehicle's component integrity. While the most recent test on 29 June 2026 resulted in a pass, it was accompanied by an advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. This follows a 2025 inspection that flagged multiple issues, including pitted or scored inner brake discs on both the nearside and offside front, near-limit rear tyre wear, and significant wear to the front suspension wishbone rear bushes. The transition from clean records in 2024 to multiple advisories in 2025 and 2026 indicates that wear-related components are reaching the end of their serviceable life. The vehicle has covered 84,586 miles over its eleven-year lifespan, averaging approximately 7,690 miles per year. This mileage accumulation is consistent with typical UK usage for a small hatchback of this age. Such a steady usage profile suggests that components like suspension bushes, brake discs, and tyres have been subjected to regular, predictable wear cycles rather than extreme high-speed motorway driving or excessive short-trip urban idling. However, the recent cluster of advisories suggests that the cumulative effect of this mileage is now manifesting in the degradation of consumables and suspension linkages. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the suspension and braking systems during a test drive. The 2025 advisory regarding worn front suspension arm bushes and wishbone bushes warrants a physical inspection for play in the steering and a listen for knocking or clunking noises when driving over uneven surfaces or speed bumps. Furthermore, the recorded pitting and scoring on the front brake discs may result in pedal judder or a pulsating sensation through the brake pedal under deceleration. It is essential to verify that the brake discs have sufficient thickness remaining and that the calipers are not binding. Tyre condition also requires scrutiny, given the repeated advisories for wear and the previous 2023 dangerous failure involving a sidewall bulge. Check all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, which could indicate alignment issues stemming from the previously flagged suspension wear. Additionally, the 2024 failure regarding an insecure exhaust sleeve and high lambda readings suggests that while the exhaust system was addressed, the emissions and structural integrity of the exhaust mounting should be verified to ensure no further loosening or leaks are present.