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JE55 MKU

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,887 mi
Last recorded70,887 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 MKU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 70,887 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,946 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 61,946 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 53,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 53,846 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 44,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,125 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

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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JE55 MKU 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 JE55 MKU, 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

How do I check the history of JE55 MKU?

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What year was JE55 MKU registered?

JE55 MKU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is JE55 MKU safe to buy?

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