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SEAT Ibiza

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM05 BBVMOT history

LM05 BBV is a blue petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LM05 BBV blue SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
82,846 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BBV was last recorded at 82,846 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 10,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,511 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,335 miles
Average per year
3,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,846 miles
  • 2024 – 72,511 miles
  • 2023 – 69,736 miles
  • 2022 – 67,520 miles
  • 2021 – 64,904 miles
  • 2020 – 62,967 miles
  • 2019 – 61,162 miles
  • 2018 – 58,931 miles
  • 2017 – 57,003 miles
  • 2016 – 51,663 miles
  • 2015 – 48,620 miles
  • 2014 – 44,533 miles
  • 2013 – 39,484 miles
  • 2012 – 35,577 miles
  • 2010 – 29,867 miles
  • 2009 – 23,633 miles
  • 2008 – 19,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 Wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Near side door and outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Near side front lower control arm bush slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,846 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,846 miles
    Test number
    921837287292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,846 miles (+10,335)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,846 miles
    Test number
    559107886155
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,511 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    922682448483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    691187272960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,736 miles (+2,216)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    564857865273
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass67,520 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    830478221052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,904 miles
    Test number
    687264664308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail64,901 miles (+1,934)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    263804883471
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device seized open
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum

  9. Pass62,967 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    195848525843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,947 miles (+1,785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    919448388398
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass61,162 miles (+2,231)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,162 miles
    Test number
    819323773212
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    561277534192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth off side tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

  13. Fail58,931 miles (+1,928)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    781087007446
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth off side tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

  14. Pass57,003 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,003 miles
    Test number
    201269121208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    134512989851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated.

  16. Fail54,978 miles (+3,315)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    339366972224
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated.

  17. Pass51,663 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    359891988383
    • AdvisoryNear side door and outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNear side front lower control arm bush slightly deteriorated

  18. Fail51,662 miles (+3,042)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    896219051089
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNear side door and outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNear side front lower control arm bush slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail48,620 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,620 miles
    Test number
    139479945485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,620 miles (+4,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,620 miles
    Test number
    389469545069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail44,533 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    137773444000
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushs slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass44,533 miles (+5,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    168583844007
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushs slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass39,484 miles (+3,907)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,484 miles
    Test number
    129302743478
    • NoteN/s door damaged
    • NoteO/s and n/s front wishbone bushs slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass35,577 miles (+5,710)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    748925752009
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on the inner edges
    • NoteN/s door damaged
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

  25. Pass29,867 miles (+6,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,867 miles
    Test number
    353413790481
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damaged sidewall

  26. Pass23,633 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,633 miles
    Test number
    830461019279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,194 miles
    Test number
    320170118223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BBV

Does LM05 BBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BBV expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BBV?
The MOT on LM05 BBV expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BBV done?
LM05 BBV was recorded at 82,846 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 3,735 miles a year.
Has LM05 BBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BBV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 BBV 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 LM05 BBV find?
LM05 BBV passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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