2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · SY61 VNX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 130,132 miles resulted in a pass, the record shows a recurring struggle to address suspension and braking components. The trend remains stable in terms of passing, but the frequency of mechanical wear-related failures across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses issues once they reach an MOT failure threshold. The mileage progression is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. There is a clear gap of over 13,000 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 17,000 miles recorded between August 2024 and August 2025. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which explains the accelerated wear on mechanical parts like rubber bushes and metal-work components noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and braking system, as these areas have shown persistent degradation. The tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring and an excessively worn ball joint in 2024, followed by corrosion on both rear coil springs in 2025. The front shock absorbers also show external casing damage, indicating potential seal failure in the near future. Furthermore, the braking system has been flagged for imbalanced performance and worn, pitted discs across three consecutive testing periods, suggesting the calipers may be sticking or the rear de-adjustment mechanism is reaching the end of its service life. The exhaust system also showed a minor leak in 2024 which should be verified to ensure it has not developed into a larger failure. Given the recurring issues with discoloured indicators and corroded springs, the chassis should be checked for surface-level rust at the mounting points to ensure that the corrosion noted on the springs is not indicative of deeper structural decay in the vehicle's frame.