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VU66 XOW

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,800 mi
Last recorded69,800 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 XOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 69,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,038 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 62,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 62,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,877 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 53,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,107 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 46,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,750 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 39,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 33,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 33,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 28,263 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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VU66 XOW is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VU66 XOW, 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 VU66 XOW registered?

VU66 XOW is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2017.

Is VU66 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 XOW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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