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SFZ 3389

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 3389
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 81,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,963 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 77,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,099 miles

exhaust deteriorated and minor leak

Fail 5 Jan 2024 74,099 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated and minor leak

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,028 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

poorly placed sticker top of zone A of windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2022 68,026 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure middle box sleeve corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

poorly placed sticker top of zone A of windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,797 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 61,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 57,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 57,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,619 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 43,619 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,797 miles

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

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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SFZ 3389 is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFZ 3389, 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 SFZ 3389 registered?

SFZ 3389 is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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