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BJ17 XGL

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,324 mi
Last recorded65,324 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 XGL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,336 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 58,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,301 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 44,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,553 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 36,553 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,416 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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BJ17 XGL is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ17 XGL, 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 BJ17 XGL registered?

BJ17 XGL is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BJ17 XGL safe to buy?

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