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FX17 VDL

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,606 mi
Last recorded83,606 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 VDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,896 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND HEAVILY PERISHED AND CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BOLD ON INNER SHOULDER AND PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 65,767 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth at inner edge nearing wear markers

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,138 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

Pass 29 Feb 2020 34,253 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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FX17 VDL is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDL, 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 FX17 VDL?

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What year was FX17 VDL registered?

FX17 VDL is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is FX17 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX17 VDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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