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WM17 SVW

2017 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 SVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 95,030 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake travel/free play high

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mms and worn edges (strong advisory) 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mms and wearing inner edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 94,277 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake travel/free play high (inop until 7th notch)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mms and worn on edges (strong advisory) 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mms and wearing on inner edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 78,395 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 78,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2024 72,229 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 72,229 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,815 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 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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WM17 SVW is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 999cc 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 WM17 SVW, 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 WM17 SVW registered?

WM17 SVW is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is WM17 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM17 SVW 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.

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