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EL07 BUT

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,510 mi
Last recorded113,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL07 BUT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 113,510 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 113,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 102,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 102,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 96,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,033 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,820 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,904 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 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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EL07 BUT is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EL07 BUT, 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 EL07 BUT registered?

EL07 BUT is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is EL07 BUT safe to buy?

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