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DA14 FRJ

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,795 mi
Last recorded97,795 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 FRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 97,795 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2026 87,795 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 92,001 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 92,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,185 miles

bonnet latch stiff

rear most heat shield insecure and causing a rattle

Fail 4 Aug 2022 79,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure if centre sleeve that has no clamps left on it move along pipe causing it to drop (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners placed on passenger seat

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished. worn to 3.5mm 185/60/15 Dot:1119 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet latch stiff

rear most heat shield insecure and causing a rattle

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inside 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 59,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush seperating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder 185/60x15

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 47,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/60/R15

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

Pass 30 May 2018 34,529 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,133 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 21,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DA14 FRJ is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA14 FRJ, 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 DA14 FRJ registered?

DA14 FRJ is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 2014.

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