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R33 BTO

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,335 mi
Last recorded80,335 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 BTO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,204 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 71,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 60,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre/worn/outer/edges

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

Offside Front tyre/worn/outer/edges

Pass 16 Dec 2022 52,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 52,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 44,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,752 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 37,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 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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R33 BTO is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White 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 R33 BTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R33 BTO registered?

R33 BTO is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is R33 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 BTO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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