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SW14 HWE

2014 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,217 mi
Last recorded117,217 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 117,217 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount slight movement

coolant low

Pass 10 Dec 2024 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Edge on worn

Under-body rear Axle corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 112,528 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))

Nearside Front Inner Edge on worn

Under-body rear Axle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 107,430 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 91,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 91,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 80,628 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads low 2.5 / 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2021 79,312 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads low 2.5 / 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,085 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 50,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 41,515 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread (3mm)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 41,515 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread (3mm)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 30,843 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 30,843 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades not clearing screen (8.2.2)

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 HWE is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc 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 SW14 HWE, 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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SW14 HWE is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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