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H17 BDW

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,233 mi
Last recorded109,233 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 BDW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 106,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 106,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 104,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 92,303 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,153 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also parking brake lever side to side movement (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 76,103 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck behind seat covers (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also parking brake lever side to side movement (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 56,064 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 56,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,825 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 40,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2019 28,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,358 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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H17 BDW is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H17 BDW, 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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H17 BDW is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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