2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · YF58 STX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection on 28 January 2026 at 93,913 miles. This pass followed a failure exactly one day prior at the same mileage, suggesting a minor mechanical adjustment was made immediately to rectify a specific defect before the re-test. The lack of recorded advisories or defects across the last three years indicates that the vehicle has maintained a high standard of mechanical and structural integrity during its current ownership cycle. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 17-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. The data shows a consistent progression of roughly 15,000 miles between January 2024 and 2025, and another 13,500 miles between January 2025 and 2026. While the low annual mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, or brake corrosion that does not manifest through mileage alone. A physical inspection should focus on components most susceptible to age-related failure in a low-mileage vehicle. Given the clean MOT history, the buyer should specifically check for perished suspension bushes and split tyre boots which often crack over time regardless of tread depth. The brake discs and calipers should also be examined for pitting or seizing, as infrequent use can lead to surface rust build-up. Checking the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches remains essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying corrosion common in vehicles of this era.