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Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LC55 TEJMOT history

LC55 TEJ is a red diesel SEAT Ibiza first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

LC55 TEJ red SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
143,397 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 TEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 TEJ was last recorded at 143,397 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 5,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,492 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,905 miles
Average per year
6,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,397 miles
  • 2023 – 137,492 miles
  • 2022 – 127,975 miles
  • 2021 – 126,823 miles
  • 2020 – 124,444 miles
  • 2019 – 120,667 miles
  • 2018 – 117,087 miles
  • 2017 – 114,182 miles
  • 2016 – 111,306 miles
  • 2015 – 107,106 miles
  • 2014 – 101,970 miles
  • 2013 – 100,705 miles
  • 2011 – 89,968 miles
  • 2010 – 69,318 miles
  • 2009 – 47,865 miles
  • 2008 – 31,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,397 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Wing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Rear bushes have not been fully seated to arm when fitted (O/s/f and N/s/f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front to centre exhaust joiner corroded and failing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,397 miles (+5,905)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,397 miles
    Test number
    152642442789
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,492 miles (+9,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,492 miles
    Test number
    626340624621
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,975 miles (+23)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    962050515063
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot slight loss of grease has been fitted using cable ties not metal retaining clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Rear bushes have not been fully seated to arm when fitted (O/s/f and N/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to centre exhaust joiner corroded and failing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill end of corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake calliper arm not fully returning to stop

  4. Fail127,952 miles (+1,129)4 major5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,952 miles
    Test number
    334043243659
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken End missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake hose not secured to shock (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot slight loss of grease has been fitted using cable ties not metal retaining clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Rear bushes have not been fully seated to arm when fitted (O/s/f and N/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to centre exhaust joiner corroded and failing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill end of corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake calliper arm not fully returning to stop

  5. Pass126,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    204532863885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,823 miles (+2,379)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    110098354368
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass124,444 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,444 miles
    Test number
    710859754729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WING CORRODED

  8. Pass120,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,667 miles
    Test number
    901479067218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,667 miles (+3,580)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,667 miles
    Test number
    430493780251
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass117,087 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,087 miles
    Test number
    728832281126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,182 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,182 miles
    Test number
    925785554055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,306 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,306 miles
    Test number
    367714377115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    738746955145
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail107,106 miles (+5,136)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    238916255104
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass101,970 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    538203534191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake release button sticks occasionally

  16. Fail101,965 miles (+1,260)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    349709824116
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake release button sticks occasionally

  17. Pass100,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,705 miles
    Test number
    606495913052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,705 miles (+10,737)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,705 miles
    Test number
    218895213058
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Fail89,968 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,968 miles
    Test number
    518882241322
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass89,968 miles (+20,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,968 miles
    Test number
    565882141301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass69,318 miles (+21,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    663094940355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  22. Pass47,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,865 miles
    Test number
    262637639387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,864 miles (+15,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    982177439369
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,987 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,987 miles
    Test number
    722090558332
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Questions about LC55 TEJ

Does LC55 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 TEJ expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 TEJ?
The MOT on LC55 TEJ expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 TEJ done?
LC55 TEJ was recorded at 143,397 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 6,932 miles a year.
Has LC55 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 TEJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 TEJ 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 LC55 TEJ find?
LC55 TEJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 2 more.

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