2016 SEAT Ibiza 1.0L Petrol · YA16 YDO

The 2026‑03‑25 MOT passed the 2016 SEAT IBIZA, confirming roadworthiness despite recorded advisories such as off‑side rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f)), worn rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)), insecure back‑box heat shield and a tyre‑pressure warning lamp. The maintenance record shows a stable to improving trend: after a failed test on 2023‑07‑20 with suspension arm wear, subsequent tests in July 2023, April 2024, March 2025 and March 2026 all passed with only minor, non‑critical defects. At 62,206 miles the vehicle averages about 6,200 miles per year, consistent with its 10‑year age. Mileage accumulation shows a modest rise: from 24,779 miles in July 2020 to 37,329 miles by July 2023 (≈5,500 mi/yr), then to 42,257 miles by April 2024 (≈5,000 mi in nine months) and to 52,201 miles by March 2025 (≈10,000 mi in eleven months), reaching 62,206 miles by March 2026 (≈10,000 mi in the final year). The relatively clean history between 2019 and 2022, with no recorded defects, suggests the car has been regularly used rather than stored for long periods. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive wear, verify that the rear brakes are not binding and that the disc is not excessively thin, and examine tyre condition for inner‑edge wear, perishing or cracking, especially given the recurring 5.2.3 (e) and 5.2.3 (d) (ii) observations. The tyre‑pressure monitoring system should be tested for proper operation, the rear handbrake checked for correct adjustment, and the back‑box heat shield inspected for secure fitting. Any signs of structural rust or corrosion, particularly around the chassis and wheel arches, should also be confirmed, as these components have not been highlighted in the record but remain critical to long‑term integrity.