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DE14 SBO

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,143 mi
Last recorded69,143 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 SBO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 69,143 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 69,141 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,110 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 69,110 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,972 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 65,959 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 64,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,551 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 59,498 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (5.2.3 (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 55,086 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,394 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 48,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 28,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE14 SBO is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE14 SBO, 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 DE14 SBO registered?

DE14 SBO is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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