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PA55 MGB

2017 Seat Ibiza

Gold Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,819 mi
Last recorded79,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 MGB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 79,819 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 79,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,915 miles

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

park brake lever stiff

Fail 11 Jul 2025 77,915 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake lever stiff

Pass 13 Jul 2024 74,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 74,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed MIL LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,102 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 72,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed eml light indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,837 miles
Pass 9 Jul 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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PA55 MGB is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Gold with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PA55 MGB, 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 PA55 MGB registered?

PA55 MGB is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is PA55 MGB safe to buy?

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