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MK17 XMY

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK17 XMY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 72,397 miles

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

Front day time running light not working

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

fuel cap cover missing

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Fail 21 Feb 2026 72,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front day time running light not working

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

fuel cap cover missing

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2025 65,180 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened movement side to side (1.1.15 (b))

Front both day time running lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap cover missing

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Fail 1 Mar 2025 65,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened movement side to side (1.1.15 (b))

Front both day time running lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap cover missing

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2024 57,484 miles

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Fuel cap cover missing

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 57,484 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link upper boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Fuel cap cover missing

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 52,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

fuel flap damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2023 52,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

fuel flap damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,282 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,206 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,525 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside wiper blade split

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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MK17 XMY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK17 XMY, 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 MK17 XMY registered?

MK17 XMY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is MK17 XMY safe to buy?

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