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FE17 BHY

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 BHY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 82,827 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY HIGH BUT EFFECTIVR

Fail 18 Mar 2025 82,730 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective does not operate correctly (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brakes not releasing when foot brake released 2-3 seconds before release rear brakes (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread and below low limit where bulge is (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 58,385 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 58,382 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 45,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,232 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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FE17 BHY 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 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 FE17 BHY, 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 FE17 BHY registered?

FE17 BHY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is FE17 BHY safe to buy?

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