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YL17 GXC

2017 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,844 mi
Last recorded93,844 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 GXC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 82,195 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 65,058 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 65,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 58,897 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,620 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 47,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,582 miles
Pass 19 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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YL17 GXC is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 YL17 GXC, 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 YL17 GXC?

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What year was YL17 GXC registered?

YL17 GXC is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is YL17 GXC safe to buy?

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Does YL17 GXC have outstanding finance?

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