2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · YA11 BUU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test on July 24, 2023 at 83,524 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. While the record shows failures on the same days in 2022 and 2023, these appear to be rectified immediately to achieve a passing result. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2022, the car covered 7,049 miles, followed by another 5,507 miles in the following year. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used for short-distance local trips rather than heavy motorway commuting. However, low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as seals, hoses, and tyres if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the final passing tests, a buyer should focus on physical inspections of common low-mileage issues. Inspect the underside for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as age can affect metal regardless of distance driven. Check the suspension bushes for perished de-cracking and test the brake calipers for seizing, which often occurs when cars are used infrequently. Since the last MOT was conducted nearly three years ago, a fresh inspection is now essential to ensure no mechanical faults have developed since the 2023 entry.