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NU17 MFK

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,112 mi
Last recorded121,112 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU17 MFK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 115,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 115,008 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 103,342 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 103,308 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,959 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 81,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,308 miles
Pass 7 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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NU17 MFK is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NU17 MFK, 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 NU17 MFK registered?

NU17 MFK is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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