2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · YP06 TYX

The most recent MOT on 2025-12-01 recorded the vehicle as passed, but noted front brake discs worn, pitted, or scored (not seriously weakened), thin front brake pads, and a deteriorated front registration plate. The offside rear tyre showed minor cracking. These issues align with a pattern of recurring brake and tyre-related defects over the past four years. A consistent trend of front brake disc wear has been documented since 2022, with no indication of improvement. While the severity has remained within acceptable limits (not seriously weakened), the persistence of this issue suggests potential long-term degradation. The front brake pads also showed thinning in the latest inspection, which could signal impending replacement needs. The vehicle’s mileage of 66,581 miles over 20 years equates to roughly 3,329 miles annually—a low figure for its age. This may indicate light use or extended periods of inactivity, which can lead to component stiffness, fluid degradation, or rubber part aging. However, the brake disc wear suggests some regular driving, though not enough to accelerate typical wear rates. The 2022 MOT failure included a non-working nearside stop lamp and an insecure exhaust system, both of which were resolved by 2025.