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LX17 VBD

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,478 mi
Last recorded46,478 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 VBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 46,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 45,635 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 45,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 34,987 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 30,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 30,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 22,745 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 22,702 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020

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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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LX17 VBD is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX17 VBD, 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

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What year was LX17 VBD registered?

LX17 VBD is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is LX17 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX17 VBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX17 VBD have outstanding finance?

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