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SEAT Ibiza

Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

J8 BLHMOT history

J8 BLH is a yellow petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 31 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

J8 BLH yellow SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
112,854 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BLH was last recorded at 112,854 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 8,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2016: 69,862 miles, lower than 636,036 miles on 2 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,418 miles · 29 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,436 miles
Average per year
7,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,854 miles
  • 2021 – 104,418 miles
  • 2019 – 94,030 miles
  • 2018 – 84,348 miles
  • 2017 – 78,256 miles
  • 2016 – 69,933 miles
  • 2015 – 636,036 miles
  • 2014 – 48,781 miles
  • 2013 – 37,190 miles
  • 2012 – 24,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,854 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,854 miles
    Test number
    229673148132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,854 miles (+8,436)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,854 miles
    Test number
    667145550018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,418 miles
    Test number
    497244612197
    • AdvisoryRear all rear seat belts missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear both sections of rear seats top and bottom missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear both sides of inner body sills show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine bottom cover missing

  4. Fail104,418 miles (+8,504)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,418 miles
    Test number
    368324353386
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear seat belts missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear both sections of rear seats top and bottom missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear both sides of inner body sills show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine bottom cover missing

  5. Pass95,914 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    227984533481
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock bump stop rubbers hanging loose

  6. Fail95,914 miles (+1,884)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    985627907823
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock bump stop rubbers hanging loose

  7. Pass94,030 miles (+49)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    536531076446
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

  8. Fail93,981 miles (+9,633)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    374315605608
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  9. Pass84,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,348 miles
    Test number
    680335303957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail84,348 miles (+6,092)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,348 miles
    Test number
    809603813462
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end loose both nearside and offside (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass78,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    453116119597
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail78,256 miles (+8,323)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    686513237272
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass69,933 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,933 miles
    Test number
    659892847822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,862 miles (-566,174)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    364403591917
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass636,036 miles (+573,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    636,036 miles
    Test number
    746123135017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,993 miles (+14,212)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    866751535033
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre uneven wear

  17. Pass48,781 miles (+11,591)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    268984024069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,190 miles (+12,214)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    807946223081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    955847722092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BLH

Does J8 BLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 BLH expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 BLH?
The MOT on J8 BLH expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 BLH done?
J8 BLH was recorded at 112,854 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 7,969 miles a year.
Has J8 BLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BLH has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 BLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 BLH find?
J8 BLH passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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