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FV17 YKU

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,295 mi
Last recorded67,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 YKU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 67,295 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 67,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,938 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 63,934 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,530 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,527 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 50,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 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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FV17 YKU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV17 YKU, 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 FV17 YKU?

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What year was FV17 YKU registered?

FV17 YKU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is FV17 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 YKU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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