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SD17 YBJ

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,817 mi
Last recorded40,817 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 YBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 40,817 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 32,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 32,682 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 23,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 18,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 15,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm plus low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 15,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm plus low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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SD17 YBJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,197cc 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 SD17 YBJ, 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 SD17 YBJ registered?

SD17 YBJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is SD17 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 YBJ 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.

Does SD17 YBJ have outstanding finance?

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