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VU17 XGG

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,988 mi
Last recorded70,988 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 XGG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 70,988 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 11 Aug 2026 70,988 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 63,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,840 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 52,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 45,971 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,418 miles

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

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

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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VU17 XGG is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU17 XGG, 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 VU17 XGG registered?

VU17 XGG is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is VU17 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 XGG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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