SEAT logo

SEAT Ibiza

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LA51 REBMOT history

LA51 REB is a white diesel SEAT Ibiza first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LA51 REB white SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,884 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,981 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LA51 REB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 REB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 REB was last recorded at 78,884 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,862 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,884 miles
  • 2024 – 78,862 miles
  • 2023 – 76,699 miles
  • 2022 – 75,705 miles
  • 2021 – 75,063 miles
  • 2020 – 65,523 miles
  • 2019 – 54,680 miles
  • 2018 – 46,219 miles
  • 2017 – 38,772 miles
  • 2016 – 35,050 miles
  • 2015 – 28,560 miles
  • 2014 – 20,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,884 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,884 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,884 miles
    Test number
    120321696741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,862 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,862 miles
    Test number
    407369031036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail78,861 miles (+2,162)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,861 miles
    Test number
    540400328839
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear n\s f and o\s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box skin hanging off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,699 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    429072253390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail76,661 miles (+956)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    772811767327
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,705 miles
    Test number
    407744775407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,700 miles (+637)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    155680150672
    • 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))

  8. Fail75,063 miles (+9,540)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,063 miles
    Test number
    620227161005
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass65,523 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    760349194085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    648339376896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail54,680 miles (+8,461)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    509575179763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass46,219 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    874470854847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,772 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    221167924246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,050 miles
    Test number
    251672957240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,050 miles (+6,490)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,050 miles
    Test number
    366220433504
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,560 miles (+8,101)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,560 miles
    Test number
    378054315192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass20,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,459 miles
    Test number
    408999324161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 REB

Does LA51 REB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 REB is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 REB?
The MOT on LA51 REB is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 REB done?
LA51 REB was recorded at 78,884 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,981 miles a year.
Has LA51 REB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 REB has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 REB 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 LA51 REB find?
LA51 REB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all LA51R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.