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Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

L40 SHVMOT history

L40 SHV is a blue petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 23 Aug 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 88,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

L40 SHV blue SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,718 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
23 Aug 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SHV was last recorded at 88,718 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 8,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,050 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,668 miles
Average per year
9,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,718 miles
  • 2025 – 80,050 miles
  • 2024 – 71,304 miles
  • 2023 – 61,587 miles
  • 2022 – 51,137 miles
  • 2021 – 41,786 miles
  • 2020 – 33,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,718 miles
    Test number
    741550948740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,718 miles (+8,668)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,718 miles
    Test number
    360806343658
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))
  3. Pass80,050 miles (+8,746)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,050 miles
    Test number
    158775385478
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is on
  4. Pass71,304 miles (+9,717)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    424493055107
    • AdvisoryFront and rear registration plate has a bolt or screw fixing between letter H and V but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass61,587 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    470862434631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail61,587 miles (+10,450)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    932674239405
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass51,137 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    375163501238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    114463896433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on.
  9. Fail41,786 miles (+8,642)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    622976635097
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on.
  10. Pass33,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    729367365095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SHV

Does L40 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SHV is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SHV?
The MOT on L40 SHV is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SHV done?
L40 SHV was recorded at 88,718 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 9,376 miles a year.
Has L40 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SHV has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 SHV 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 L40 SHV find?
L40 SHV passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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