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YD14 TYC

2014 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,540 mi
Last recorded117,540 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Ibiza52,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 TYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 117,540 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 117,537 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

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

front both steering inner rod has slightly ply

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 103,870 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt placed through dumbbell, for safety

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) suspected play

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Not tested, light not working (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt placed through dumbbell, for safety

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) suspected play

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2021 87,637 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,531 miles

very slight play on n/s lower arm rear bush

Fail 3 Nov 2020 80,531 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

very slight play on n/s lower arm rear bush

Pass 13 May 2019 70,892 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 70,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 63,041 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 1 May 2018 63,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,217 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,449 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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YD14 TYC is a 2014 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD14 TYC, 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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YD14 TYC is a 2014 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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