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DF14 DKU

2014 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,331 mi
Last recorded85,331 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 DKU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,331 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section leaking and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate cracked and damaged but secure at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam where springs sit heavily corroded

exhaust heat shield loose rear silencer

Fail 14 Aug 2025 85,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush de-bonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section leaking and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate cracked and damaged but secure at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also stepped on inner edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both drums (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle beam where springs sit heavily corroded

exhaust heat shield loose rear silencer

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,528 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,580 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake 17 %

Fail 2 Aug 2022 66,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake 17 %

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,889 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 49,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,035 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 40,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (2.12mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,210 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 30,210 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 21,844 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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DF14 DKU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF14 DKU, 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 DF14 DKU registered?

DF14 DKU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is DF14 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF14 DKU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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