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E971 HFG

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,224 mi
Last recorded61,224 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE971 HFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 61,224 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 30,140 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 30,117 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 25,612 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 21,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,361 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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E971 HFG is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E971 HFG, 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

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What year was E971 HFG registered?

E971 HFG is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is E971 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E971 HFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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