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FV17 HLW

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,764 mi
Last recorded66,764 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 HLW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 66,764 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,545 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 57,545 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 49,657 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/F 215/45R17 - N/S/F 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn close to exposing cords, replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple foreign objects in tread area ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks becoming excessive, replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2021 38,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,302 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 31,302 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,274 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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FV17 HLW is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White 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 FV17 HLW, 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 FV17 HLW registered?

FV17 HLW is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 May 2017.

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