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FM14 XZR

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 XZR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 113,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 103,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 103,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 88,047 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,140 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 71,140 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is badly corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 54,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 37,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,984 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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FM14 XZR 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 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 FM14 XZR, 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 FM14 XZR registered?

FM14 XZR is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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