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FH14 BWV

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,217 mi
Last recorded73,217 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH14 BWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 73,217 miles

Central Front gear lever very stiff

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine and manufactures under guards installed, restricting full inspection ns and os

Fail 26 May 2026 73,206 miles

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Front gear lever very stiff

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine and manufactures under guards installed, restricting full inspection ns and os

Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,442 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is heavily corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 70,441 miles

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

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 CORD EXPOSESD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is heavily corroded

dangerous defects do NOT drive on road

unable to check rear seat belts, seat security as laden

Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 66,333 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,255 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,171 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,995 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective DAMAGED/CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 31,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,345 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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FH14 BWV is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 FH14 BWV, 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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FH14 BWV is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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