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AO14 ZCU

2014 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,540 mi
Last recorded178,540 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 ZCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 178,540 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 178,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 156,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

sump rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,670 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 129,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 99,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre deflated ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 68,303 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,276 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 42,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure @ 2.50 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure @ 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 11,413 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 11,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 11,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 9,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,071 miles

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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AO14 ZCU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO14 ZCU, 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 AO14 ZCU registered?

AO14 ZCU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 July 2014.

Is AO14 ZCU safe to buy?

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