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SB14 LWG

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,435 mi
Last recorded145,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 LWG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 145,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber bodyys corroded

engine sump excessively corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 145,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excesive leak at downpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber bodyys corroded

engine sump excessively corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 135,647 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shock absorber bodys corroded

exhaust flex starting to split

exhaust silencer skin corroded

slight leak exhaust centre section

Fail 22 Jun 2023 135,646 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear shock absorber bodys corroded

exhaust flex starting to split

exhaust silencer skin corroded

slight leak exhaust centre section

Fail 25 May 2023 133,635 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment little or no effort at wheel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded and starting to swell

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber bodys corroded

Rear shock absorber body corroded both

exhaust front flexy pipe starting to split

exhaust leaking centre section

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

oil lamp lit oil level checked below minimum topped up to continue test lamp still lit

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 127,493 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 May 2022 127,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inside drum (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,866 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 119,866 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,642 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE LEVER

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (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))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE LEVER

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (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 3 May 2019 90,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 90,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 72,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 55,895 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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SB14 LWG is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SB14 LWG, 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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SB14 LWG is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2014.

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