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L26 CEW

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,629 mi
Last recorded145,629 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 CEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 145,629 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 145,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 137,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 137,977 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust clamp corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 127,552 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose loose needs refitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flexible joint/ crack (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 127,552 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose loose needs refitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flexible joint/ crack (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 114,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2021 105,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,829 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 37,932 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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L26 CEW is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L26 CEW, 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 L26 CEW registered?

L26 CEW is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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