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JO03 VAL

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,630 mi
Last recorded68,630 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 VAL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2024 57,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 53,602 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 53,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 40,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,119 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 28,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 9,039 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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JO03 VAL is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 JO03 VAL, 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 JO03 VAL registered?

JO03 VAL is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 September 2014.

Is JO03 VAL safe to buy?

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