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PY17 OFV

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,117 mi
Last recorded101,117 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY17 OFV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 101,117 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,391 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 93,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,273 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,273 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,421 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES NEW BULBS (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX AND BODGED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,553 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 46,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,948 miles
Pass 14 May 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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PY17 OFV is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc 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 PY17 OFV, 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 PY17 OFV registered?

PY17 OFV is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 May 2017.

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The MOT history for PY17 OFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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