2022 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · WH06 YAS

The most recent MOT, conducted on 25 July 2025 at 102,729 miles, resulted in a pass, but the maintenance picture is mixed. The tester cleared the car only after a failure the previous day on 24 July 2025 at 102,694 miles for an insecure offside front anti-roll bar linkage, which was clearly rectified within 24 hours. Beyond that immediate fix, the record reveals a pattern of borderline tyre condition and minor advisories rather than deep structural neglect. Front wiper smearing, a cut nearside front tyre, and a nail in the offside rear tyre all featured in the latest test. The overall trend is not deteriorating sharply, but it does point to an owner who addressed outright failures rather than staying ahead of wear. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,338 miles per year, which is typical for a 2012 city car. The jump from 95,811 miles in August 2024 to 102,729 miles by July 2025 represents about 6,918 miles in under 11 months, broadly consistent with the long-term average. There are no glaring gaps in the record that suggest extended periods off the road, and the annual test pattern has been maintained without interruption. However, the sparse detail in earlier years means subtle long-term wear trends are harder to track. A buyer should focus on the front suspension and steering components. The 2024 test flagged worn nearside and offside front anti-roll bar pins or bushes, while the 2025 failure involved an insecure offside front anti-roll bar linkage. Together, these suggest the front end has seen repeated attention and may be approaching a point where bushes or link arms need replacement again. The slightly distorted nearside front road wheel, noted in both July 2025 tests, warrants close inspection for kerb damage or underlying rim fatigue. Front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in 2024, and pads were noted as wearing thin in 2023, so a thorough check of remaining pad material and disc condition is sensible. Tyre condition has been consistently marginal, with cuts, edge wear, and punctures appearing across multiple tests, indicating either tight budget replacement or alignment and suspension geometry issues. A full four-wheel alignment check and close inspection of inner tyre sidewalls would be prudent before purchase.