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SM14 MXU

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 MXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 124,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system on caliper, banjo bolt leaking. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,841 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2025 97,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,498 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket slightly loose

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2024 78,068 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket slightly loose

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,903 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,395 miles

Rear back box Exhaust outer casing shell corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear back box Exhaust outer casing shell corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,027 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 54,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coolant leak Coolant leak form side of engine

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested No dip lamp pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coolant leak Coolant leak form side of engine

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side wall damage

Nearside Rear Outer Side wall damage

Fail 8 Aug 2017 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side wall damage

Nearside Rear Outer Side wall damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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SM14 MXU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SM14 MXU, 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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SM14 MXU is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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