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Y18 BMK

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,867 mi
Last recorded50,867 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 BMK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 50,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively REQUIRED SCREEN WASH AND CLEANING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 43,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 34,177 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front plastic inner arch insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2023 25,776 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slightly dented and bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner plastic wheel arch insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2023 25,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main wishbone bush bonding broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slightly dented and bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner plastic wheel arch insecure

Pass 18 May 2022 19,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 18,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 13,636 miles

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Pass 23 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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Y18 BMK is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White 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 Y18 BMK, 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 Y18 BMK registered?

Y18 BMK is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is Y18 BMK safe to buy?

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