2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · FR04 MEL
2014 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 88,358 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR04 MEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 88,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR04 MEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Seat Ibiza (FR04 MEL) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
FR04 MEL Mileage History
- 02/08/202478,829 mi
- 06/08/202478,840 mi+11 mi
- 04/08/202583,266 mi+4,426 mi
- 31/07/202688,358 mi+5,092 mi
- 31/07/202688,358 mi
Average of roughly 4,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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