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AY17 LBJ

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,071 mi
Last recorded55,071 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 LBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 55,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from join to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from join to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 46,136 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,851 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 32,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AY17 LBJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY17 LBJ, 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.

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What year was AY17 LBJ registered?

AY17 LBJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AY17 LBJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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