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White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L40 LYMMOT history

L40 LYM is a white petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

L40 LYM white SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
107,087 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LYM
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LYM was last recorded at 107,087 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2017: 25,269 miles, lower than 51,244 miles on 22 Aug 2016.

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
107,087 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,087 miles
  • 2021 – 90,886 miles
  • 2020 – 88,987 miles
  • 2019 – 77,993 miles
  • 2018 – 69,063 miles
  • 2017 – 25,269 miles
  • 2016 – 51,244 miles
  • 2015 – 43,048 miles
  • 2014 – 38,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,087 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre tread on wear indicatorsRecorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,087 miles
    Test number
    654492181923
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre tread on wear indicators

  2. Fail107,087 miles (+16,201)4 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,087 miles
    Test number
    249955481050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both washers (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre tread on wear indicators

  3. Pass90,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    609908355120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,886 miles (+1,899)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    367982529423
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass88,987 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,987 miles
    Test number
    509167298737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,064 miles (+5,071)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,064 miles
    Test number
    681144492195
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass77,993 miles (+8,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,993 miles
    Test number
    717096790002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass69,063 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,063 miles
    Test number
    959247331005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail69,057 miles (+43,788)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    231344771242
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass25,269 miles (-25,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,269 miles
    Test number
    288706646490
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass51,244 miles (+8,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,244 miles
    Test number
    692034916055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass43,048 miles (+4,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    410232592567
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,533 miles
    Test number
    445854004350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,531 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,531 miles
    Test number
    406464104416
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L40 LYM

Does L40 LYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 LYM expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 LYM?
The MOT on L40 LYM expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 LYM done?
L40 LYM was recorded at 107,087 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 8,704 miles a year.
Has L40 LYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LYM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 LYM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 LYM find?
L40 LYM passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: advise o/s/r tyre tread on wear indicators.

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