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SJ14 YWS

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,647 mi
Last recorded115,647 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 115,647 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both the n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 115,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both the n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,874 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both the n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

outer skin coming away from rear exhaust box

Fail 8 Aug 2023 98,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both the n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

outer skin coming away from rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,116 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 89,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,923 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,931 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,859 miles

child safety seat fitted nsr preventing seat belt inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YWS is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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