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FV17 FJJ

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,700 mi
Last recorded45,700 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 FJJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 45,700 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 45,700 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 39,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,955 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 32,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewalls, but not appearing to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 29,840 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake at 56% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake at 49% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 2.9mm and has 2 small cuts in tread, not appearing to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewalls, but not appearing to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 26,307 miles

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

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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FV17 FJJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV17 FJJ, 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 FV17 FJJ registered?

FV17 FJJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is FV17 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 FJJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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