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FX17 VDJ

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,391 mi
Last recorded96,391 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 VDJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 96,391 miles

both front tyres 2mm tyre tread and n.s worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2025 96,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres 2mm tyre tread and n.s worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,618 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,108 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs corroding

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m

Fail 26 Jan 2024 76,103 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs corroding

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,058 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 65,058 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,214 miles

trays and covers fitted -- unable to fully inspect covered areas

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,474 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 32,810 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 32,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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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FX17 VDJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FX17 VDJ, 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 FX17 VDJ registered?

FX17 VDJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is FX17 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX17 VDJ shows 12 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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