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DS17 GMF

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,078 mi
Last recorded72,078 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 GMF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 72,078 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 72,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 57,399 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 42,787 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 42,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,459 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 12,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 12 Apr 2021 12,032 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 23 Apr 2020 7,531 miles
Pass 21 Apr 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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DS17 GMF is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 DS17 GMF, 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 DS17 GMF registered?

DS17 GMF is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is DS17 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 GMF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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