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RK14 BWJ

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,485 mi
Last recorded164,485 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 BWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 164,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 164,483 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

orange oil warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2025 151,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,750 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 75,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 66,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/r16-90v XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/r16-90v XL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RK14 BWJ is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK14 BWJ, 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 RK14 BWJ registered?

RK14 BWJ is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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