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ML08 MAE

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,135 mi
Last recorded62,135 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MAE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 62,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 62,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,925 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 32,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 14,468 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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ML08 MAE is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML08 MAE, 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 ML08 MAE registered?

ML08 MAE is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 February 2017.

Is ML08 MAE safe to buy?

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