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AY17 LEF

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,658 mi
Last recorded50,658 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 50,658 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2026 50,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2025 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm [slightly worn] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm [slightly worn] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 36,685 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 36,685 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,764 miles

Front brake imbalance only just met.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 19,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 13,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 10,131 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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 LEF is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 AY17 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

AY17 LEF is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is AY17 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 LEF 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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