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FA17 OLU

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,647 mi
Last recorded68,647 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 OLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 68,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,416 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 61,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,547 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 50,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper has accident damage

Fail 3 Aug 2023 49,893 miles

Windscreen washer not working no sound from pump (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper has accident damage

Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,952 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 39,952 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 23,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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FA17 OLU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA17 OLU, 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 FA17 OLU registered?

FA17 OLU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is FA17 OLU safe to buy?

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