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SJ14 WYU

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,732 mi
Last recorded81,732 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 WYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 81,732 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 81,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,502 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,792 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 67,792 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump corroded/ leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service due light on dash

Fail 12 Jul 2022 59,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leaking causing lambda reading to be too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst and centre sleeve/clamp corroded and burst (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre section sleeve/clamp broken system hanging down (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid in tank (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump corroded/ leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service due light on dash

Pass 12 Jul 2021 50,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has movement (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 50,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has movement (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,182 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 41,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 41,145 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen badly scored (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door not opening from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

different size tyres fitted on front & rear axles

handbrake excessive travel

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,901 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 18,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SJ14 WYU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ14 WYU, 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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SJ14 WYU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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