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BT17 YGO

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,397 mi
Last recorded85,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 85,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 85,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside, Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside, Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 68,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 34,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 34,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 26,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 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 YGO is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

BT17 YGO is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is BT17 YGO safe to buy?

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