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N4 YLU

2014 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,573 mi
Last recorded137,573 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 YLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 137,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tailbox corroded

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 137,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tailbox corroded

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 119,190 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,187 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 98,187 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,043 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven - high/low tread blocks

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,500 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 61,500 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,057 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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N4 YLU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N4 YLU, 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 N4 YLU registered?

N4 YLU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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