2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · SR64 BVN

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant failure on June 11, 2026. The maintenance trend is worsening rapidly, moving from a clean record in April 2023 to multiple critical failures in the most recent test. The latest inspection identified mechanical play in the steering rack inner joints, incorrect headlamp alignment, and a total failure of the parking brake on both sides. These defects suggest a lack of preventative maintenance, as mechanical issues were ignored until the annual test deadline. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per year. Between April 2024 and June 2026, the car covered 21,669 miles, which represents a notable spike in usage compared to the 8,012 miles recorded in the preceding year between 2023 and 2024. While the total mileage is low for the age, the intervals of sitting may have contributed to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which often fail due to age rather than distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and suspension system due to the flagged play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints. The parking brake system requires urgent professional attention as the tester recorded efficiency below 50 percent of the required value, with both rear sides inoperative. Additionally, the recurring history of exhaust leaks and deterioration noted in 2024 and 2025 indicates the exhaust system is corroding and likely requires replacement rather than minor repair. The previous nearside rear wheel bearing failure from 2023 should also be checked for renewed noise to ensure the prior repair was effective.