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PL17 LKA

2017 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,067 mi
Last recorded73,067 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 LKA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 73,067 miles

coolant level on minimum mark in expansion tank

Pass 25 Jan 2025 69,839 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,559 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 65,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure round tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp, bulb/holder out of lamp hanging against plastic washer reservoir, has burnt into reservoir ( risk of fire when fog lamp switch operated.)

Pass 18 Feb 2023 59,076 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 42,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2021 28,776 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 14,917 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 14,914 miles

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

Nearside 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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PL17 LKA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PL17 LKA, 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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PL17 LKA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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