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S30 EMT

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,189 mi
Last recorded42,189 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 EMT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 42,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 35,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn more than offside but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear main oil seal leaking from between gearbox to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 27,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 21,798 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 16,334 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 11,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 11,289 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 11,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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S30 EMT is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S30 EMT, 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 S30 EMT registered?

S30 EMT is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is S30 EMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S30 EMT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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