2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · SN14 UMU

The vehicle maintains a functional roadworthiness status but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the most recent test in March 2025 at 89,666 miles passed, it followed a failure just days prior regarding a serious leak on the nearside front shock absorber. The persistence of an exhaust leak at the flexi-element, which has appeared in every test since at least 2023, suggests a component that has been ignored despite multiple advisories and inspections. The mileage progression is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. The record shows a steady accumulation of 13,350 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, and another 12,099 miles between March 2024 and March 2025. This regular interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation-related rubber degradation, though it does explain the consistent wear seen on tyres and suspension components noted in the reports. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the steering and suspension systems, as the tester previously flagged play in the steering rack inner joints and a perished anti-roll bar linkage. Despite the 2025 repair of the shock absorber, the recurring nature of these faults indicates that suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. Furthermore, the exhaust flexi-pipe requires a physical check as the ongoing leak will likely lead to an emissions failure or increased noise in the future if not replaced. The frequent mention of tyres being worn to the legal limit across multiple years suggests the owner only waits for an MOT failure before replacing basic consumables.