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WK17 VBM

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,777 mi
Last recorded46,777 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK17 VBM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,777 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 46,777 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 42,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 34,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 34,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,958 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 23,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 13,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 11,215 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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WK17 VBM is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 WK17 VBM, 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.

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What year was WK17 VBM registered?

WK17 VBM is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is WK17 VBM safe to buy?

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