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MA17 WLU

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,635 mi
Last recorded93,635 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA17 WLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 93,635 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 93,623 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,957 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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,817 miles

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

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

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

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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MA17 WLU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA17 WLU, 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 MA17 WLU registered?

MA17 WLU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is MA17 WLU safe to buy?

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