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NL14 RKA

2014 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

120,593 mi
Last recorded120,593 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 RKA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 120,593 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 120,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 108,041 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,196 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 95,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system - Rear silencer box is SERIOUSLY deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall of tyre is SERIOUSLY "SCUFFED". (Size is not readable). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

back box slight corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2023 93,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

back box slight corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,529 miles

covers fitted to underside

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 17 Mar 2022 88,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

covers fitted to underside

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,808 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,685 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 26 Mar 2020 79,685 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,403 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,403 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,545 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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NL14 RKA is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NL14 RKA, 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 NL14 RKA registered?

NL14 RKA is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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