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BW17 ABU

2017 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,079 mi
Last recorded114,079 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 114,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 98,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 81,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,438 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 27,438 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,466 miles
Pass 12 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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BW17 ABU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 999cc 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 BW17 ABU, 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

How do I check the history of BW17 ABU?

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What year was BW17 ABU registered?

BW17 ABU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is BW17 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 ABU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW17 ABU have outstanding finance?

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