2017 SEAT Ibiza · 54,538 MOT tests
2017 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2017 SEAT Ibizas fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Ibiza years (54,538 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 26.1%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 43,195
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 54,538
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.1% of tests fail here (1092% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7%
- Suspension6.6%
- Steering6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Brakes4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 4.25%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 1.63%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.63%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.37%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2017 SEAT Ibizas fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Ibiza years (54,538 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (4.25% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 SEAT Ibiza shows 43,195 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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