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FY17 CFM

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,632 mi
Last recorded118,632 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 CFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 118,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer outer cover corroded away but still sound at present.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx,inner wear uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but ok at present.

Fail 12 Sep 2024 111,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx,inner wear uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but ok at present.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,667 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 104,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2023 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,900 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 83,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,484 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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FY17 CFM is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY17 CFM, 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 FY17 CFM registered?

FY17 CFM is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 March 2017.

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