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OU17 UWH

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,138 mi
Last recorded89,138 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU17 UWH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,138 miles

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

OSF washer jet poor but enough to clear screen

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 89,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

OSF washer jet poor but enough to clear screen

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,705 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 52,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 40,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,953 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 25,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,232 miles

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

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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OU17 UWH is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU17 UWH, 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 OU17 UWH registered?

OU17 UWH is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2017.

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