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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LM55 BLVMOT history

LM55 BLV is a black petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 21 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

LM55 BLV black SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
138,008 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BLV was last recorded at 138,008 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 8,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,645 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,363 miles
Average per year
6,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,008 miles
  • 2024 – 129,645 miles
  • 2023 – 122,045 miles
  • 2022 – 117,826 miles
  • 2021 – 111,471 miles
  • 2020 – 106,290 miles
  • 2019 – 99,248 miles
  • 2018 – 93,689 miles
  • 2017 – 86,793 miles
  • 2016 – 79,976 miles
  • 2015 – 73,296 miles
  • 2014 – 69,720 miles
  • 2013 – 64,520 miles
  • 2012 – 57,654 miles
  • 2011 – 51,266 miles
  • 2010 – 42,765 miles
  • 2009 – 36,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,008 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,008 miles
    Test number
    358965658818
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,008 miles (+8,363)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,008 miles
    Test number
    542288857036
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,645 miles (+7,600)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,645 miles
    Test number
    600628872768
    • AdvisoryBOTH headlight lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backing plate DAMP!!!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall & wheel outer rim damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding at edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front lower arms, rear mount bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisorySump corroding & slight leak (pourous)

  4. Pass122,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,045 miles
    Test number
    766748281911
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail122,045 miles (+4,219)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,045 miles
    Test number
    791650866105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,826 miles (+6,355)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,826 miles
    Test number
    227893224904
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded.

  7. Pass111,471 miles (+5,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    769375663259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall cut in nearside front tyre wall

  8. Pass106,290 miles (+7,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    622721540832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,248 miles (+5,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,248 miles
    Test number
    405956014833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass93,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,689 miles
    Test number
    256108968760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,689 miles (+6,896)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,689 miles
    Test number
    153892183684
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass86,793 miles (+6,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,793 miles
    Test number
    442138779494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass79,976 miles (+6,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    270957324720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass73,296 miles (+3,576)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,296 miles
    Test number
    646199745054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

  15. Pass69,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    998575234035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,720 miles (+5,200)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    737195034010
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on limits

  17. Fail64,520 miles1 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    255887843099
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear close to tread wear indicators
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate damaged slightly
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNear side rear tyre valve perished

  18. Pass64,520 miles (+6,866)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    349617043054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear close to tread wear indicators
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate damaged slightly
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNear side rear tyre valve perished

  19. Pass57,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    145101552444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,654 miles (+6,388)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    469801552017
    • FailureNearside 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 testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass51,266 miles (+8,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,266 miles
    Test number
    936296231009
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,765 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,765 miles
    Test number
    770744130098
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  23. Fail42,765 miles (+6,687)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,765 miles
    Test number
    483324930008
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  24. Pass36,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    101639029032
    • NoteUnable to check passenger rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Questions about LM55 BLV

Does LM55 BLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BLV expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BLV?
The MOT on LM55 BLV expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BLV done?
LM55 BLV was recorded at 138,008 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 6,384 miles a year.
Has LM55 BLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BLV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM55 BLV 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 LM55 BLV find?
LM55 BLV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 10 more.

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