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Y444 CSL

2014 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,147 mi
Last recorded97,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 CSL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 97,147 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 97,147 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 90,199 miles

Nearside Front ( Outer Sill Slightly Damaged )

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,477 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front nearside & offside bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle both side coil spring cups corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel high

nearside sill damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2024 83,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb loose (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front nearside & offside bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle both side coil spring cups corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel high

nearside sill damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,578 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2023 75,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 57,727 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 57,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached 50 % broken (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,783 miles

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Pass 15 Jul 2017 13,541 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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Y444 CSL is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y444 CSL, 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 Y444 CSL registered?

Y444 CSL is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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