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MK03 ELY

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,128 mi
Last recorded62,128 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 ELY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,128 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s/f Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Suspension Strut Top Mounts Slightly Rough To Rotate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,722 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

O/s And N/s Front Brake Disc Dust Guards Corroded And Holed

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy O/s/f Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough To Rotate (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 55,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Centre Sleeve Corroded And Leaking Gases (6.1.2 (a))

O/s And N/s Front Brake Disc Dust Guards Corroded And Holed

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy O/s/f Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough To Rotate (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,718 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s And N/s Front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,214 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded And Front Flexi Pipe Worn

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 46,214 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding O/s And N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded And Front Flexi Pipe Worn

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure At Rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Centre Sleeve Corroded And Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s And N/s Front Suspension Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 39,983 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 29,918 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 29,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,099 miles

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 27 Mar 2018 21,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,221 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 17,221 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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MK03 ELY is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK03 ELY, 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 MK03 ELY registered?

MK03 ELY is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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