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DP14 BLV

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,716 mi
Last recorded112,716 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP14 BLV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 112,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 107,961 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 107,961 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 101,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 101,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 101,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Excessive bounce (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,259 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,220 miles

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

breather pipe off top of engine put back on

Fail 28 Jun 2018 49,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

breather pipe off top of engine put back on

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DP14 BLV is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DP14 BLV, 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 DP14 BLV registered?

DP14 BLV is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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