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L70 EFJ

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,641 mi
Last recorded74,641 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 EFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,315 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2021 58,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 58,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 54,449 miles

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 54,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,073 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,232 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,367 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,942 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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L70 EFJ is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 L70 EFJ, 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 L70 EFJ registered?

L70 EFJ is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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