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FL14 SHZ

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,082 mi
Last recorded107,082 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 SHZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 93,673 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 93,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged signs of being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp loose

Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,287 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 88,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 81,872 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 81,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,925 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 59,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,484 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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FL14 SHZ is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL14 SHZ, 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 FL14 SHZ registered?

FL14 SHZ is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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