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SP17 TXE

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,621 mi
Last recorded50,621 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 TXE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 50,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION CLAMP DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 50,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION CLAMP DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 42,958 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 40,271 miles

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 May 2023 30,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread + perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread + outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 26,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread + perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 21 May 2021 29,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,953 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seats have child seats fitted at time of test ()

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 TXE 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 SP17 TXE, 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 SP17 TXE registered?

SP17 TXE is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is SP17 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 TXE 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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