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AO17 GMY

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,676 mi
Last recorded80,676 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 GMY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,412 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 63,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,279 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,775 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 41,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,695 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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AO17 GMY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,438 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 AO17 GMY, 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 9 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO17 GMY registered?

AO17 GMY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AO17 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 GMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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