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SW14 DYT

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,374 mi
Last recorded120,374 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 DYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 120,374 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 120,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating due to bearing (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive starting to sweat from corrosion on sump around drain plug ( needs sump ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 113,934 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 113,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,593 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 103,593 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2023 90,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR CRACKED AND REAR CRACKED AND TAPED UP (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm STEERING SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 90,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI AREA (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm STEERING SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 71,598 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 71,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MORE THAN HAFT BUSH REAR BUSH SPLIT WISHBONE RUBBING ON SUBFRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH FULLY DETACHED FROM WISHBONE RUBBING ON SUBFRAME (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 54,010 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 54,009 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 36,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device cracked and perished

Fail 4 May 2019 36,072 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device cracked and perished

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

Pass 3 May 2018 21,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (lipped) (3.5.1i)

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 6,031 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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SW14 DYT is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White 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 SW14 DYT, 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 SW14 DYT registered?

SW14 DYT is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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