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OV14 GTU

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,476 mi
Last recorded58,476 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 GTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,476 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 58,475 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,160 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 56,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 v xl conti (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 51,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,143 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 44,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 40,075 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 40,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,593 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GTU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

OV14 GTU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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