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BT17 WAA

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,730 mi
Last recorded39,730 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 WAA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 39,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 38,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Pass 29 May 2024 31,477 miles

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS CRACKED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 28 May 2024 31,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS CRACKED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 May 2023 26,477 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 22,099 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 May 2022 22,099 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 19,062 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 15,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 15,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020

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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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BT17 WAA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT17 WAA, 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 BT17 WAA registered?

BT17 WAA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2017.

Is BT17 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 WAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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