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VE14 ALY

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,746 mi
Last recorded83,746 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 ALY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 83,746 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 83,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Aug 2025 78,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,855 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,624 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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VE14 ALY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 999cc 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 VE14 ALY, 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 VE14 ALY registered?

VE14 ALY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is VE14 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE14 ALY 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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