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SY14 UAE

2014 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,018 mi
Last recorded82,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 UAE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 82,016 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulling to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 76,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

it appears that suspension/steering require re-alignment.

Fail 6 Jun 2025 76,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wearing across face to inner edge.( feathering ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing across face to inner edge.( feathering ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

it appears that suspension/steering require re-alignment.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,126 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 70,126 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder moved down

Pass 12 Jun 2023 65,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2021 58,471 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,785 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 46,784 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,298 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 37,298 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,722 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 28,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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SY14 UAE is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 SY14 UAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY14 UAE registered?

SY14 UAE is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is SY14 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY14 UAE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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