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SM14 MXW

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,192 mi
Last recorded145,192 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 MXW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 145,192 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 134,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on the front arm, marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,886 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroeded

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,781 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 104,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,659 miles

Both rear brakes sticking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 99,658 miles

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

Both rear brakes sticking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,231 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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SM14 MXW is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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