2014 SEAT Ibiza · 67,066 MOT tests
2014 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2014 SEAT Ibizas fail 34.5% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Ibiza years (67,066 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 34.5%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 66,231
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 67,066
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.5% of tests fail here (87% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.1%
- Suspension10.8%
- Brakes9.1%
- Tyres8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.1%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.86%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.52%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.37%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.05%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.14%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.94%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2014 SEAT Ibizas fail 34.5% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Ibiza years (67,066 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.1% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.24% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 SEAT Ibiza shows 66,231 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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