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J20 XAB

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,910 mi
Last recorded53,910 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 XAB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 53,910 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2024 49,519 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 39,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to centre section clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 29,760 miles

exhaust corroding , rear box almost to excess

front tyres wearing on the inner edge o/s almost to excess

o/s rear reflector damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2020 29,760 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and part delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding , rear box almost to excess

front brake discs deteriorating

front tyres wearing on the inner edge o/s almost to excess

o/s rear reflector damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,200 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 21,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 16,033 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J20 XAB is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J20 XAB, 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 J20 XAB registered?

J20 XAB is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2014.

Is J20 XAB safe to buy?

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