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YR17 GKY

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 GKY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 77,930 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 68,991 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 68,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 61,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 52,814 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 52,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,857 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,030 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,899 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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YR17 GKY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 YR17 GKY, 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 YR17 GKY registered?

YR17 GKY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is YR17 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 GKY 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.

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