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RK17 NXS

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,882 mi
Last recorded53,882 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 NXS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front seat tilt handles broken, but with both front seats forward able to access rear seats and seat belts

Fail 11 Feb 2026 53,882 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front seat tilt handles broken, but with both front seats forward able to access rear seats and seat belts

Pass 12 Feb 2025 48,368 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 41,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 37,594 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 37,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Ball joint bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 27,854 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 18,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 17,987 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

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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RK17 NXS 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 RK17 NXS, 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 RK17 NXS registered?

RK17 NXS is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is RK17 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK17 NXS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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