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GX05 ELS

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,023 mi
Last recorded58,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 ELS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 49,451 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 49,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,745 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 27,445 miles

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

Wet test.

Fail 23 Nov 2022 27,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wet test.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 19,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 15,734 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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GX05 ELS is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX05 ELS, 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 GX05 ELS registered?

GX05 ELS is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 2017.

Is GX05 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 ELS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX05 ELS have outstanding finance?

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