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DE51 XEE

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,831 mi
Last recorded68,831 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XEE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,831 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 68,831 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 61,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heatshield not fully secure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 61,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heatshield not fully secure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,463 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 50,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 43,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 42,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 29,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,268 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 23,224 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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DE51 XEE is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE51 XEE, 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 DE51 XEE registered?

DE51 XEE is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2014.

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