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FE17 ZHR

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,902 mi
Last recorded45,902 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 ZHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 45,902 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 45,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not locked in correct position

Offside Front coil spring not locked in correct position

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 38,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not locked in correct position

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front coil spring not locked in correct position

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 31,801 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 18,457 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 May 2020 18,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 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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FE17 ZHR is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc 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 ZHR, 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

How do I check the history of FE17 ZHR?

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What year was FE17 ZHR registered?

FE17 ZHR is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is FE17 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 ZHR 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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