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H17 DWF

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 DWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 105,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,860 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 60,860 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,544 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 94,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high Replaced the bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 56,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 56,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,319 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 78,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 52,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 52,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,631 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 63,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 48,153 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,350 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 43,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 43,728 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 32,731 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 32,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,245 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 30,789 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low 3 mm + scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2020 30,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low 3 mm + scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,228 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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H17 DWF is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 H17 DWF, 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 H17 DWF registered?

H17 DWF is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is H17 DWF safe to buy?

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