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SP17 SPZ

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,214 mi
Last recorded51,214 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 SPZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 51,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 44,998 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 44,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,704 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 33,701 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 28,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 22,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 17,961 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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SP17 SPZ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 SP17 SPZ, 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 SP17 SPZ registered?

SP17 SPZ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is SP17 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 SPZ 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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