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SB17 VJA

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,252 mi
Last recorded34,252 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 VJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 34,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 29,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 26 Jan 2024 25,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 23,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,262 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 19,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn / corroded

service/inspection lamp staying on

Pass 13 Mar 2021 13,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 11,711 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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SB17 VJA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 SB17 VJA, 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 SB17 VJA registered?

SB17 VJA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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The MOT history for SB17 VJA 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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