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EK17 TNZ

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,478 mi
Last recorded72,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 TNZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,478 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 72,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 72,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 65,768 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,484 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 61,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,447 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,446 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 40,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 26,565 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 26,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 19,243 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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EK17 TNZ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White with a 999cc 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 EK17 TNZ, 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 EK17 TNZ registered?

EK17 TNZ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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The MOT history for EK17 TNZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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