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NJ14 XDS

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ14 XDS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,780 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,228 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))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front coil spring looks incorrect

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2024 43,298 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front coil spring looks incorrect

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2024 43,298 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front coil spring looks incorrect

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,339 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

offside front coil spring looks incorrect

Fail 9 Mar 2023 38,339 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

offside front coil spring looks incorrect

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,332 miles

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

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))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

possible noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,318 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 30,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 26,442 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Under floor covers obscuring components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 26,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system is corroded

Under floor covers obscuring components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,543 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2018 18,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 14,325 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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NJ14 XDS is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc 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 NJ14 XDS, 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 NJ14 XDS registered?

NJ14 XDS is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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