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DC66 XLG

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,232 mi
Last recorded82,232 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 XLG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 82,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin falling apart

Fail 14 Aug 2025 72,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin falling apart

Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,778 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded rear bank

Pass 3 Jan 2024 59,692 miles

Engine coolant at minimum

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill above rear jacking point slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine coolant at minimum

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill above rear jacking point slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 49,919 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 39,799 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 30,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 30,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 21,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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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DC66 XLG is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC66 XLG, 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 DC66 XLG registered?

DC66 XLG is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 January 2017.

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