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DY14 LBU

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,620 mi
Last recorded136,620 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 LBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 136,620 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on its limit (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 134,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside steering rack end has free play on the limit

Offside Rear tyre slightly low and starting to crack

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 131,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside slight free play in steering suspect rack end.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on the limit (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 131,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside slight free play in steering suspect rack end.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on the limit (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,276 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 118,506 miles

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

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

n/s inner steering arm

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 102,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to see rear inner brake pads properly to inspect

Pass 22 May 2017 73,156 miles

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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DY14 LBU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY14 LBU, 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 DY14 LBU registered?

DY14 LBU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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