2008 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · YR08 OEB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing mechanical component wear. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 153,168 miles, it had failed just two days prior due to parking brake efficiency issues. The presence of advisories regarding a nearside front suspension arm bush, binding service brakes, and a minor exhaust flexi leak indicates that the owner is now addressing faults as required to pass inspections rather than performing preventative maintenance on aging components. The recorded mileage of 153,168 miles over 18 years averages to approximately 8,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady progression, with roughly 5,400 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 5,437 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This consistent use suggests the car has not sat for long periods, which explains why various rubber and metal components are now showing standard degradation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The history shows a recurring pattern of nearside front issues, including the anti-roll bar linkage and CV boot in 2025 followed by a worn suspension arm bush in 2026. The reported service brake binding should be checked for seized calipers or worn slider pins, as this can lead to uneven disc wear. Additionally, the exhaust flexi-leak requires monitoring to prevent further emissions failures or increased noise, and the parking brake mechanism must be tested to ensure the previous failure was fully rectified.