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VU17 XHO

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,493 mi
Last recorded64,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 XHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 64,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belts of child seat checked

Nearside Rear Wheel inner bead rim damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,942 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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 27,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 21,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 15,093 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020

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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 XHO is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU17 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

VU17 XHO is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is VU17 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 XHO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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