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VX17 WHV

2017 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,204 mi
Last recorded53,204 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 WHV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 53,204 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 53,203 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 47,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2024 40,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread, cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitor warning of low pressure.

Pass 17 Jun 2023 34,561 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 26,157 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 19,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 14,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,717 miles

Nearside Front 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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VX17 WHV is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX17 WHV, 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 VX17 WHV registered?

VX17 WHV is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is VX17 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX17 WHV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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