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M21 ERM

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,456 mi
Last recorded112,456 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 ERM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 112,456 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 106,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer removed

Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer has been removed

Fail 30 May 2024 106,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer has been removed

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 82,228 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 82,228 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,099 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,604 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 64,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 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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M21 ERM is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M21 ERM, 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 M21 ERM registered?

M21 ERM is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is M21 ERM safe to buy?

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