2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · YR64 HFO

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in August 2025 at 75,902 miles resulted in a pass following a significant failure that identified multiple mechanical and structural defects. While the car cleared the latest inspection, the recurring nature of advisories regarding seat belts, lighting assemblies, and suspension components suggests that the owner only addresses faults when necessary to pass the annual test rather than identifying developing issues before they fail. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of twelve years' age, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of two years between the October 2022 test at 67,741 miles and the August 2024 test at 71,848 miles, during which only 4,107 miles were covered. This low annual usage suggests the car may sit for extended periods, which often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of surface corrosion seen in the record, despite the low overall mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension system, as corrosion on the rear coil springs was flagged in both 2024 and 2025. The tester also noted a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber in 2024, which should be checked for signs of replacement or persistence. The distorted nearside rear inner road wheel bead noted in 2025 is a sign of past impact damage that could lead to uneven tyre wear or vibration issues. Furthermore, the frayed offside front seat belt webbing and the noted oil leak require physical verification to ensure they do not progress into more serious safety or engine failures.