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JO56 JOA

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,848 mi
Last recorded97,848 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO56 JOA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,848 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,567 miles

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

rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 87,566 miles

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

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

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,589 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,823 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 60,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 41,552 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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JO56 JOA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 JO56 JOA, 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 JO56 JOA registered?

JO56 JOA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is JO56 JOA safe to buy?

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