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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

L8 EVUMOT history

L8 EVU is a grey diesel SEAT Ibiza first used on 21 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L8 EVU grey SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,684 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EVU was last recorded at 89,684 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,679 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,684 miles
  • 2025 – 86,487 miles
  • 2024 – 82,993 miles
  • 2023 – 79,209 miles
  • 2022 – 72,818 miles
  • 2021 – 63,415 miles
  • 2020 – 55,191 miles
  • 2019 – 47,608 miles
  • 2018 – 39,753 miles
  • 2017 – 33,182 miles
  • 2016 – 28,826 miles
  • 2015 – 22,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,684 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,684 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    737832677640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,679 miles (+3,192)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,679 miles
    Test number
    307696144275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass86,487 miles (+3,494)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,487 miles
    Test number
    402064150529
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded
  4. Pass82,993 miles (+3,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,993 miles
    Test number
    635459289643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass79,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    505680137582
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail79,209 miles (+6,391)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    464449234864
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass72,818 miles (+9,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,818 miles
    Test number
    400887956906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass63,415 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    374084617835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,191 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,191 miles
    Test number
    103163689450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,608 miles (+7,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    775877102222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,753 miles (+6,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,753 miles
    Test number
    584099956599
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Insecure
  12. Pass33,182 miles (+4,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,182 miles
    Test number
    643496803412
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass28,826 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,826 miles
    Test number
    691726676664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,591 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    676970995176
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 EVU

Does L8 EVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EVU is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EVU?
The MOT on L8 EVU is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EVU done?
L8 EVU was recorded at 89,684 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has L8 EVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EVU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 EVU 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 L8 EVU find?
L8 EVU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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