CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX17 WJN

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 WJN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 84,339 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 84,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,151 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 50,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limits 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lower section (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jul 2022 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limits 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lower section (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2021 18,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 11,590 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX17 WJN is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 VX17 WJN, 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

How do I check the history of VX17 WJN?

You can check the full history of VX17 WJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX17 WJN registered?

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

Is VX17 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX17 WJN 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.

Does VX17 WJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX17 WJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.