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VX14 VLC

2014 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,460 mi
Last recorded121,460 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 VLC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 121,460 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and broken but system secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush just starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated outer sleave but not blowing

Fail 18 May 2026 121,220 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush lifted from housing and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded and broken but system secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush just starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated outer sleave but not blowing

Pass 19 May 2025 115,733 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play end of rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread across on 3mm and wearing inner edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in end of rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,302 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint badly worn

Offside steering rack inner joint badly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2023 102,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 90,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,163 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 81,363 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,277 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 52,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2017 37,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm tread only (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

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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VX14 VLC is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX14 VLC, 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 VX14 VLC registered?

VX14 VLC is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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