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OY14 XAO

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,896 mi
Last recorded107,896 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY14 XAO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 107,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,664 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 99,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,833 miles

Both rear tyres stepped inner

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 90,833 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres stepped inner

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,209 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 67,209 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,111 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 26,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 10,830 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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OY14 XAO is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc 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 OY14 XAO, 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 OY14 XAO registered?

OY14 XAO is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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