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GX14 XZS

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,175 mi
Last recorded85,175 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX14 XZS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2026 85,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,910 miles

Exhaust: Corroded on rear back box

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S/F & O/S/F - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system: Fuel cap sealing ring - perishing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 70,907 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust: Corroded on rear back box

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S/F & O/S/F - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system: Fuel cap sealing ring - perishing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 25,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,693 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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GX14 XZS is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX14 XZS, 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 GX14 XZS registered?

GX14 XZS is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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