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FG17 ZGN

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,745 mi
Last recorded55,745 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 ZGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,745 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 55,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 55,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,914 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,186 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

T.P.M.S. light on & message in display.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,211 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 46,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,207 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 43,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FG17 ZGN is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG17 ZGN, 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 FG17 ZGN registered?

FG17 ZGN is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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The MOT history for FG17 ZGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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