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FY14 LDF

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 LDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 118,096 miles

Central Upper non obligatory stop lamp slightly flickering

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front o/s & n/s steering rack arm has play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm centre - bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread edge - 215/45/16 90V

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system outer skins corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section deterioration

Fail 22 Jun 2026 118,096 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Upper non obligatory stop lamp slightly flickering

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front o/s & n/s steering rack arm has play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm centre - bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread edge - 215/45/16 90V

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system outer skins corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section deterioration

Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Non-obligatory stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 106,439 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Non-obligatory stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deterioration

Front o/s & n/s steering rack/arms slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake lever low reserve travel

Fail 20 Jun 2024 99,214 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deterioration

Front o/s & n/s steering rack/arms slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake lever low reserve travel

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,845 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 91,841 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,983 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,555 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,555 miles

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

both front tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,435 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 42,435 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,013 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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FY14 LDF is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FY14 LDF, 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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FY14 LDF is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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