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HGZ 9159

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,643 mi
Last recorded90,643 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 9159
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 90,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,939 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside 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 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 DRL inoperative (LED)

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 63,096 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 63,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,335 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,035 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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HGZ 9159 is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 HGZ 9159, 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 HGZ 9159 registered?

HGZ 9159 is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 December 2017.

Is HGZ 9159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGZ 9159 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 HGZ 9159 have outstanding finance?

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