2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · TY13 ARR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in August 2025 passed, it introduced new advisories regarding slight play in both front suspension arm ball joints and a brake slack adjuster adjustment. This indicates that while the car is legal for the road, mechanical components are beginning to wear out and will soon require attention to prevent future failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year over the last three years. There has been a steady accumulation of distance, moving from 70,946 miles in August 2022 to 85,260 miles in August 2025. This regularity suggests the car has not been subjected to extreme mileage, though the relatively low annual usage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals, as seen in the recent suspension findings. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as the repeated reports of ball joint play suggest these parts are nearing replacement. The braking system also warrants a thorough check, given the previous failure in 2023 due to imbalanced brakes and a worn artwork brake mechanism ratchet, followed by the current advice on the slack adjuster. Additionally, the history of uneven tyre wear across multiple axles indicates that the buyer should verify the car alignment to ensure new tyres are not being prematurely degraded.