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SEAT Ibiza

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

LF52 WEXMOT history

LF52 WEX is a blue petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LF52 WEX blue SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,138 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 WEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 WEX was last recorded at 100,138 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2019: 83,775 miles, lower than 85,758 miles on 30 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,097 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
3,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,138 miles
  • 2025 – 100,097 miles
  • 2021 – 93,623 miles
  • 2020 – 86,987 miles
  • 2019 – 83,775 miles
  • 2018 – 78,296 miles
  • 2017 – 74,662 miles
  • 2016 – 71,511 miles
  • 2015 – 66,932 miles
  • 2014 – 60,873 miles
  • 2013 – 58,604 miles
  • 2012 – 56,498 miles
  • 2011 – 55,476 miles
  • 2010 – 54,044 miles
  • 2008 – 44,108 miles
  • 2007 – 33,939 miles
  • 2006 – 23,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,138 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges, and has a nail in centre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm outer edge, bald on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,138 miles (+41)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,138 miles
    Test number
    824320834543
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,097 miles (+6,474)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,097 miles
    Test number
    730654125687
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,623 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    283685481164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,987 miles (+3,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    807933066145
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested wet

  5. Pass83,775 miles (-1,983)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    223340143879
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges, and has a nail in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm outer edge, bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail85,758 miles (+7,462)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    101100944820
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding also low effort compared to nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges, and has a nail in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm outer edge, bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  7. Pass78,296 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,296 miles
    Test number
    134043854143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,662 miles (+3,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    377428657009
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  9. Pass71,511 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    932022102843
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass66,932 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    978395905489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,873 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    448910594259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,604 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    708940183268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass58,604 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    958490883237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,498 miles (+1,022)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,498 miles
    Test number
    175991592215
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteSlight stonechips to windscreen- slight wear to brake pedal rubber- front number plate faded - headlamp convertors fitted- o/s/r tyre cracking-
    • NoteWipers poor- damaged to n/s/outer body sill -n/s/f tyre seem low on pressure- front brake discs corroded- handbrake travel seems long- o/s/r service brake reading low-
    • NoteBattery clamp missing - o/sf driveshaft rusty -

  15. Pass55,476 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    879461171293
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteBoth number plates wrinkled
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteObject on interior rear view mirror
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail55,476 miles (+1,432)2 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    669790671203
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteBoth number plates wrinkled
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteObject on interior rear view mirror
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers judder and smear

  17. Pass54,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    263301590245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,044 miles (+9,936)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    314151990247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  19. Pass44,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,108 miles
    Test number
    901112198118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,108 miles (+10,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,108 miles
    Test number
    511852798103
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  21. Pass33,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,939 miles
    Test number
    382470727422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,939 miles (+10,836)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,939 miles
    Test number
    323560427402
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass23,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,103 miles
    Test number
    400707306247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 WEX

Does LF52 WEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 WEX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 WEX?
The MOT on LF52 WEX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 WEX done?
LF52 WEX was recorded at 100,138 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,835 miles a year.
Has LF52 WEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 WEX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LF52 WEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 WEX find?
LF52 WEX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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