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L17 VFB

2018 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,907 mi
Last recorded70,907 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ibiza36,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 VFB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 70,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 33,087 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 21,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 62,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 12,217 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,683 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 50,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 8,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,995 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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L17 VFB is a 2018 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2018 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 36,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L17 VFB, 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 8 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L17 VFB registered?

L17 VFB is a 2018 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is L17 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 VFB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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