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DG14 YJV

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,038 mi
Last recorded109,038 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 YJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,038 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,036 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,263 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 98,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,238 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 88,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,494 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 74,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,644 miles

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

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

handbrake travel / advise inspection /adjustment

Fail 11 Mar 2021 48,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel / advise inspection /adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack and split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack and split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,334 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 35,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DG14 YJV is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG14 YJV, 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 DG14 YJV registered?

DG14 YJV is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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