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BV17 XGU

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,302 mi
Last recorded113,302 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 XGU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 113,302 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,509 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 104,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,695 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleave corroded and thin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,256 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.mm and tread slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,475 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,504 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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BV17 XGU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 BV17 XGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV17 XGU registered?

BV17 XGU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is BV17 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 XGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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