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YT17 EWJ

2017 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,301 mi
Last recorded45,301 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 EWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 45,301 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 45,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,061 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 41,058 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 36,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 27,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,167 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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YT17 EWJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT17 EWJ, 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 YT17 EWJ registered?

YT17 EWJ is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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