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R18 EHL

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,084 mi
Last recorded82,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 EHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 72,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 59,848 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 59,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 33,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 23,249 miles

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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R18 EHL is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R18 EHL, 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 R18 EHL registered?

R18 EHL is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is R18 EHL safe to buy?

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