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TU03 SAM

2014 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,552 mi
Last recorded55,552 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU03 SAM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 55,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 52,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 47,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 41,303 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 41,302 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST HEAT COVER LOOSE

Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,611 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres perishing and cracking at tread

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,579 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 30,997 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 30,997 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,881 miles

front tyres low on treads

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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TU03 SAM is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TU03 SAM, 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 TU03 SAM registered?

TU03 SAM is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 August 2014.

Is TU03 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for TU03 SAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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