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YR17 MGZ

2017 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,063 mi
Last recorded66,063 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 66,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint nut not a locking nut. (5.3.6 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test rear wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 61,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 41,962 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,732 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))

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 MGZ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

YR17 MGZ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is YR17 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 MGZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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