2008 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · WL08 AEC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance. The most recent test on 30 May 2023 at 170,469 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met minimum legal standards at that time. However, the trend of failing immediately prior to passing in both 2022 and 2023 suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they become a cause for an MOT failure, rather than following a proactive preventative service schedule. At 170,469 miles, this 18-year-old Ibiza has averaged approximately 9,470 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 5,500 miles covered between May 2021 and June 2022, and another 6,800 miles between June 2022 and May 2023. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, but the high mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. Given the last MOT was over three years ago as of July 2026, the vehicle is currently overdue and potentially unsafe. A buyer must inspect for significant structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which are common on Group vehicles of this era. The high mileage necessitates a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of excessive wear. Because the record lacks detailed advisories, the inspector should manually verify the brake discs for thinning or binding and check tyre depths for immediate failure.