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OV14 DMU

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,667 mi
Last recorded73,667 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 DMU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 73,667 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 73,666 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,295 miles

Nearside Number plate light flickering

Fail 5 Sep 2024 70,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Number plate light flickering

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light flashing

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 67,159 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light flashing

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,076 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 60,076 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,077 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 52,248 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 45,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,440 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs showing corrosion

oil level on minimum

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

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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OV14 DMU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,395cc 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 OV14 DMU, 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 OV14 DMU registered?

OV14 DMU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is OV14 DMU safe to buy?

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