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FY17 XJN

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 XJN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,387 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 94,386 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,444 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,520 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 61,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,671 miles

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

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

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

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 XJN is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FY17 XJN, 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 FY17 XJN registered?

FY17 XJN is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is FY17 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 XJN shows 9 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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