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A5 FXB

2014 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,247 mi
Last recorded127,247 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FXB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 127,247 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 113,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,620 miles

front brake backing plates corroded

nearside rear brake disc pitted

parking brake arms slightly on on both rear calipers

slight play in offside front steering tie bar

Fail 3 Nov 2022 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake backing plates corroded

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front tyre very close to limit 1.9mm

parking brake arms slightly on on both rear calipers

slight play in offside front steering tie bar

Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,958 miles

Front brake disc backing plates deteriated

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,271 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,072 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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A5 FXB is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 52,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 FXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 12 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 FXB registered?

A5 FXB is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2014.

Is A5 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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