2017 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · YC17 YCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 99,530 miles, the tester identified multiple advisories regarding tyre wear and a leaking front shock absorber. This state represents a decline from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, indicating that components are now reaching their service limits as the car nears six figures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There was a significant jump of 14,923 miles between April 2024 and May 2025, followed by another 13,355 miles in the year leading up to the May 2026 test. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is driven regularly, which generally prevents the issues associated with long periods of standing, though the high rate of accumulation explains the recent appearance of suspension-related and tyre issues in the latest two MOT entries. A buyer must focus inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the light misting on the offside front shock absorber appeared in both 2025 and 2026 and will likely progress to failure. The 2023 failure for excessively worn rear bushes on both lower suspension arms indicates that the front end is prone to wear, which should be checked for further play. Furthermore, the recurring pattern of tyres being worn to the legal limit across the last three tests suggests the owner delays tyre replacements until the absolute last moment, necessitating a thorough check of remaining tread depth and alignment across all four corners.