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T40 SXX

2014 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 SXX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 99,881 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 99,881 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 103,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2025 101,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,962 miles

Fuel flap locking mechanism inoperative.

Pass 24 Dec 2024 91,155 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 91,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 77,791 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 77,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 83,214 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 64,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 77,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mounting perishing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mounting perishing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 69,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,156 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,860 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,075 miles

Offside Front osf washer jet poor but still provides sufficient fluid

Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,188 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 57,561 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,628 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 46,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,301 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 36,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 29,335 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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T40 SXX is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T40 SXX, 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 T40 SXX registered?

T40 SXX is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 December 2014.

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