2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · W333 AAL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in early October 2025 at 86,294 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The failures in September 2024 and September 2025 occurred just days before the successful tests, suggesting that the owner addresses specific MOT defects only immediately prior to the annual deadline rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the car covered 11,114 miles, while it covered another 11,713 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 tests. This steady usage indicates regular short-term driving which is generally beneficial for mechanical components like seals and brakes to prevent the corrosion often associated with long periods of inactivity. While the recent history shows no outstanding defects, the recurring failures suggest the vehicle may be on the verge of requiring mechanical attention for specific wear items. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust mounting, as these are common points of failure on vehicles of this age. Given the mileage profile, checking the condition of the brake calipers for binding and inspecting the thickness of the brake discs is essential to ensure the recent passes were not merely masking deeper-seated issues.