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EA17 BUE

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,168 mi
Last recorded77,168 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 BUE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (215/45/16, 90V) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 63,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly outer shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly outer shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 53,163 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 42,574 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 31,977 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 31,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 21,268 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 18,985 miles
Pass 4 May 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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EA17 BUE is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA17 BUE, 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 EA17 BUE registered?

EA17 BUE is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is EA17 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA17 BUE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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