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OW17 FZU

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,335 mi
Last recorded83,335 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 FZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 83,335 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 74,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 74,593 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,599 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 67,592 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,204 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,579 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

washers weak

Fail 6 Jul 2021 36,786 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,980 miles
Pass 21 Jun 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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OW17 FZU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OW17 FZU, 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 OW17 FZU registered?

OW17 FZU is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is OW17 FZU safe to buy?

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