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TFZ 5996

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 5996
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,815 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 43,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 42,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 1.6 mm at parts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 31,334 miles

n/s front tyre worn to almost 2 mm at parts and cut around the tread

Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,247 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 28,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 21,633 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 21,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 11,571 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 11,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TFZ 5996 is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFZ 5996, 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 TFZ 5996 registered?

TFZ 5996 is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2014.

Is TFZ 5996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 5996 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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