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J222 DFY

2017 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,948 mi
Last recorded67,948 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 DFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 67,948 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose BACK BOX CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,840 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 63,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 57,339 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive front engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f fog lamps inop

Fail 16 Jan 2024 57,336 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald. 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive front engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f fog lamps inop

Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,729 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 52,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak dust cover failed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 45,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Jan 2021 38,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on tread 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Feb 2020 32,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on tread 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

nearside and offside windscreen wipers not tested

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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J222 DFY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J222 DFY, 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 J222 DFY registered?

J222 DFY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 February 2017.

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