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EF17 MFZ

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,250 mi
Last recorded47,250 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 MFZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 38,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 38,386 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 31,495 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 31,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 24,046 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 24,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 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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EF17 MFZ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF17 MFZ, 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 EF17 MFZ registered?

EF17 MFZ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is EF17 MFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 MFZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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