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White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L18 FJWMOT history

L18 FJW is a white petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L18 FJW white SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,330 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 FJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 FJW was last recorded at 81,330 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 9,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,318 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,012 miles
Average per year
5,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,330 miles
  • 2024 – 72,318 miles
  • 2023 – 66,362 miles
  • 2022 – 61,209 miles
  • 2021 – 58,345 miles
  • 2020 – 52,528 miles
  • 2019 – 48,238 miles
  • 2018 – 39,767 miles
  • 2017 – 36,055 miles
  • 2016 – 31,985 miles
  • 2015 – 21,658 miles
  • 2014 – 16,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,330 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriatingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Under trays obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,330 miles (+9,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    163025009251
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriating
  2. Pass72,318 miles (+5,956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    124665412368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin lose
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,362 miles
    Test number
    758721085179
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriating
  4. Fail66,362 miles (+5,153)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,362 miles
    Test number
    852625439420
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriating
  5. Pass61,209 miles (+2,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    669873486331
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriating
  6. Pass58,345 miles (+5,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    768264671928
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass52,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    214842598377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail52,528 miles (+4,290)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    502960842303
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component fractured coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass48,238 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,238 miles
    Test number
    417451594044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,216 miles (+8,449)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    832693022386
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass39,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,767 miles
    Test number
    566348930420
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring components
  12. Fail39,767 miles (+3,712)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,767 miles
    Test number
    158710509071
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring components
  13. Pass36,055 miles (+4,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,055 miles
    Test number
    643203851385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link rubber boot cracked
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin peeling
  14. Pass31,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,985 miles
    Test number
    457983264673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail31,984 miles (+5,101)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    743705314563
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass26,883 miles (+5,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,883 miles
    Test number
    792586387973
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass21,658 miles (+4,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,658 miles
    Test number
    286807835010
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass16,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,883 miles
    Test number
    447569754010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,882 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,882 miles
    Test number
    786379154019
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L18 FJW

Does L18 FJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 FJW is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 FJW?
The MOT on L18 FJW is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 FJW done?
L18 FJW was recorded at 81,330 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,471 miles a year.
Has L18 FJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 FJW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 FJW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 FJW find?
L18 FJW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear exhaust section deteriating.

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