Seat Ibiza S Ac (2014)
2014 Seat Ibiza S Ac
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2014 Seat Ibiza S Ac. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 SEAT Ibiza S AC fails its MOT first time at a 73.2% pass rate, which is 6.8 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests routine maintenance issues are common. The good news is that zero vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so while it's less reliable than average, it's not unsafe.
These cars are running at a sensible 54,792 miles on average for a decade-old model, and they rack up just 0.32 failures per vehicle, indicating problems are usually minor rather than systemic. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on whatever pushed the pass rate down (likely wear items like brakes or suspension), and budget for slightly more frequent MOT retests than you'd expect from an 80%-passing car.
What to check before buying a 2014 Seat Ibiza S Ac
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (77%) | 116 | 92.9% | 0.41 |
| Petrol (22%) | 33 | 3% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Seat Ibiza S Ac vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Seat Ibiza S Ac vehicles fall between 44,160 and 70,742 miles.
2014 Seat Ibiza S Ac — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 88 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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