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DF14 VKW

2014 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 VKW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 88,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE DRUM AND BACK PLATE CORRODED

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 19 Jan 2026 88,230 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE DRUM AND BACK PLATE CORRODED

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,056 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 82,033 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 78,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40%-45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad breaking away (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25%-30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear seat belt unable to be check too messy

Pass 25 Nov 2022 74,794 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 70,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 69,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,212 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 63,212 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 51,423 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 51,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lite on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has been driven under inflated and has screw stuck in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 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 VKW is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VKW, 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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DF14 VKW is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 July 2014.

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