2015 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · SY15 VDA

The 2015 SEAT Ibiza presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 November 2025 at 137,807 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 18 September 2023 at 104,660 miles, reversed four days later on 22 September 2023 at 104,669 miles with no defects listed, which suggests a administrative or minor pre-check rejection rather than a substantive mechanical fault. Mileage stands at 137,807 against an eleven-year lifespan, averaging 12,528 miles per year and placing this car above typical use for its class. The record shows steady accumulation: 95,298 miles at the October 2022 test, 104,669 by September 2023, 120,173 in October 2024, and 137,807 by November 2025. No dormant gaps appear; the owner covered roughly 15,000 to 17,000 miles between tests, consistent with regular commuting. Such load accelerates wear on suspension bushes, drivetrain seals, and brake friction components even where the MOT shows no advisories. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the front suspension arms and rear beam bushes, as high annual mileage on a 2015 chassis invites fatigue not always visible at MOT. Examine brake discs for lip and heat craze, and confirm the coil springs are free of fracture given the car's age and loading history. The clean advisory columns across five tests imply previous owners addressed issues before they reached the tester, yet the absence of recorded corrosion or underbody checks means structural integrity at 137,807 miles remains unverified by the document alone. Prioritise a ramp inspection of sills, subframe, and exhaust hangers before purchase.