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OE17 VFA

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,049 mi
Last recorded63,049 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE17 VFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,049 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 59,269 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 59,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,144 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 55,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,240 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge feathered and cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 36,799 miles

both rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2020 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear discs slight corrosion

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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OE17 VFA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE17 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE17 VFA registered?

OE17 VFA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is OE17 VFA safe to buy?

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