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J123 SWD

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,800 mi
Last recorded62,800 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 SWD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 48,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,649 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside front +both front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tow hook fitted to front can cause injury

Fail 23 Jul 2024 46,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside front +both front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tow hook fitted to front can cause injury

Pass 9 Aug 2023 37,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 37,573 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOLT. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,665 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 21,108 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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J123 SWD is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J123 SWD, 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 J123 SWD registered?

J123 SWD is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is J123 SWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 SWD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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