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YR17 MFY

2017 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 MFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 92,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 85,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 83,211 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Opacity not measured but appears excessive for road use (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 83,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear back box peeling

Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 74,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,539 miles

Aftermarket wiring not correctly routed and secured.

Front exhaust flex damaged.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 64,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Aftermarket wiring not correctly routed and secured.

Front exhaust flex damaged.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,477 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 52,477 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,615 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise front wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2020 45,615 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise front wipers smearing screen slightly

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 MFY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MFY, 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

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What year was YR17 MFY registered?

YR17 MFY is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is YR17 MFY safe to buy?

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