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SO14 AKV

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 AKV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2026 120,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2025 115,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 115,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to center section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,534 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 99,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 99,601 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,412 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 61,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,189 miles

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

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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SO14 AKV is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO14 AKV, 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 SO14 AKV registered?

SO14 AKV is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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