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DF17 UNU

2017 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,965 mi
Last recorded136,965 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 UNU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 136,965 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever loose on its mountings

long travel on handbrake

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2025 116,937 miles

undertrays fitted time of test

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,327 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

undertrays

Fail 5 Feb 2024 98,327 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

undertrays

Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,746 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 81,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,984 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing thin and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Feb 2021 47,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 32,420 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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DF17 UNU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF17 UNU, 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 DF17 UNU registered?

DF17 UNU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DF17 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 UNU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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