2021 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · SP71 UPO

The 2021 SEAT Ibiza presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 September 2025 at 12,616 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This follows an equally clean test on 19 September 2024 at 10,618 miles, indicating the vehicle has consistently met roadworthiness standards across its two recorded annual inspections. There are no recurring faults, advisories, or failures to suggest any worsening mechanical or structural issues. The mileage pattern is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2024 test at 10,618 miles and the September 2025 test at 12,616 miles, the car covered just 1,998 miles over twelve months. Across its full recorded history, the annualised average sits at approximately 2,523 miles per year, well below the typical UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually. This suggests the vehicle has seen predominantly short, urban journeys or extended periods of limited use. Such low mileage can preserve consumable components like brake discs, tyres, and clutch assemblies, but it also raises the possibility of moisture-related corrosion in the exhaust system and brake components from infrequent sustained running. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that sit idle for extended periods can develop surface corrosion on brake discs, caliper pistons, and along exhaust welds, none of which always trigger a formal MOT failure. The tyres deserve close attention; original factory-fit rubber on a 2021 vehicle will now be over four years old and may show sidewall cracking or uneven wear regardless of remaining tread depth. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be inspected for perishing, which can occur through age and environmental exposure rather than mileage alone. The MOT data provides no evidence of structural corrosion, suspension deterioration, or braking defects, which is encouraging. However, a clean MOT record covering only two tests over two years is a limited sample. A prospective buyer should verify the service history independently, paying particular attention to brake fluid changes, coolant condition, and cambelt replacement intervals, as these time-based services are often overlooked on low-mileage vehicles. A short test drive covering varied road surfaces will confirm whether the braking system operates without pulling or judder and whether the suspension remains free of knocks or excessive noise.