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DV17 GZL

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,549 mi
Last recorded136,549 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV17 GZL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 136,549 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush had slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 136,549 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush completely de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush had slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 114,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 114,243 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 106,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,319 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 93,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,722 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 80,722 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,300 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 70,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,604 miles

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

under trays fitted

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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DV17 GZL is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV17 GZL, 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 DV17 GZL registered?

DV17 GZL is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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