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XX61 ARA

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,582 mi
Last recorded53,582 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX61 ARA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 53,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,369 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 50,369 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 46,084 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))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 46,084 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 41,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,447 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,453 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 22,696 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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XX61 ARA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XX61 ARA, 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 XX61 ARA registered?

XX61 ARA is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is XX61 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX61 ARA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XX61 ARA have outstanding finance?

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