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SEAT Ibiza

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 GVLMOT history

LF52 GVL is a blue diesel SEAT Ibiza first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

LF52 GVL blue SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2026
Mileage
157,552 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 GVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 GVL was last recorded at 157,552 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 7,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,037 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,515 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,552 miles
  • 2024 – 150,037 miles
  • 2023 – 146,877 miles
  • 2022 – 141,327 miles
  • 2019 – 141,327 miles
  • 2018 – 129,043 miles
  • 2017 – 116,996 miles
  • 2016 – 105,102 miles
  • 2015 – 99,140 miles
  • 2014 – 95,125 miles
  • 2013 – 91,930 miles
  • 2012 – 88,371 miles
  • 2011 – 84,088 miles
  • 2010 – 80,209 miles
  • 2009 – 77,034 miles
  • 2008 – 73,594 miles
  • 2007 – 68,259 miles
  • 2006 – 63,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    739313477208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail157,552 miles (+7,515)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    533360883236
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass150,037 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,037 miles
    Test number
    664971897867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fllor/sill has jacking damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail150,037 miles (+3,160)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,037 miles
    Test number
    495520213445
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator pale output (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fllor/sill has jacking damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,877 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,877 miles
    Test number
    987280046172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,876 miles (+5,549)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,876 miles
    Test number
    740712126707
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,327 miles
    Test number
    462003184424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass141,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,327 miles
    Test number
    919642756940
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front mounting bushes* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,327 miles (+12,284)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,327 miles
    Test number
    662339312218
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front mounting bushes* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,043 miles (+12,047)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,043 miles
    Test number
    338514262354
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  11. Pass116,996 miles (+11,894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    610123903807
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass105,102 miles (+5,962)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    392142543775
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system light on dashbaord

  13. Fail99,140 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,140 miles
    Test number
    109226515283
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear box in poor condition

  14. Pass99,140 miles (+4,015)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,140 miles
    Test number
    686166315235
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear box in poor condition

  15. Fail95,125 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,125 miles
    Test number
    289813314272
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear box in poor condition
    • NoteRear discs in very poor condition

  16. Pass95,125 miles (+3,195)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,125 miles
    Test number
    407973314288
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear box in poor condition
    • NoteRear discs in very poor condition

  17. Pass91,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    758913713271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,930 miles (+3,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,930 miles
    Test number
    618711413217
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass88,371 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    295405512245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear box in poor condition

  20. Fail88,371 miles (+4,283)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    977705912281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear box in poor condition

  21. Pass84,088 miles (+3,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    645474331223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass80,209 miles (+3,175)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    382370030257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres thinning on inside edges

  23. Pass77,034 miles (+3,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,034 miles
    Test number
    852722039228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass73,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    210234828253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,594 miles (+5,335)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    512174928203
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass68,259 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,259 miles
    Test number
    362342337485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,447 miles
    Test number
    402625336287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 GVL

Does LF52 GVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 GVL expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 GVL?
The MOT on LF52 GVL expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 GVL done?
LF52 GVL was recorded at 157,552 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has LF52 GVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 GVL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 GVL 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 LF52 GVL find?
LF52 GVL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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