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SEAT Ibiza

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LS09 RTOMOT history

LS09 RTO is a red diesel SEAT Ibiza first used on 16 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 233,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LS09 RTO red SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
233,945 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
13,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 RTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 RTO was last recorded at 233,945 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 17,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,833 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,112 miles
Average per year
13,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,945 miles
  • 2025 – 216,833 miles
  • 2024 – 214,390 miles
  • 2022 – 204,418 miles
  • 2021 – 195,280 miles
  • 2020 – 188,913 miles
  • 2019 – 182,339 miles
  • 2018 – 161,114 miles
  • 2017 – 139,137 miles
  • 2016 – 118,151 miles
  • 2015 – 94,201 miles
  • 2014 – 85,311 miles
  • 2013 – 74,623 miles
  • 2012 – 55,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,945 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front 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 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,945 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    233,945 miles
    Test number
    874677091155
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail233,945 miles (+17,112)3 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,945 miles
    Test number
    828382962088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass216,833 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    216,833 miles
    Test number
    630060539734
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth coil spring corroded

  4. Fail216,833 miles (+2,443)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,833 miles
    Test number
    962697171170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth coil spring corroded

  5. Pass214,390 miles (+9,972)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    214,390 miles
    Test number
    795113767196
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass204,418 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    204,418 miles
    Test number
    178244872669
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail204,415 miles (+9,135)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,415 miles
    Test number
    332078583421
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass195,280 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    195,280 miles
    Test number
    352962606582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail195,279 miles (+6,366)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,279 miles
    Test number
    855833377641
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass188,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,913 miles
    Test number
    230515941514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail188,913 miles (+6,574)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,913 miles
    Test number
    491040842963
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass182,339 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    182,339 miles
    Test number
    743656034583
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Fail182,336 miles (+21,222)3 dangerous6 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,336 miles
    Test number
    185494604306
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass161,114 miles (+21,977)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,114 miles
    Test number
    437286906292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,137 miles
    Test number
    949740844441
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  16. Fail139,137 miles (+20,986)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,137 miles
    Test number
    109216510548
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  17. Pass118,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,151 miles
    Test number
    287628001666
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail118,151 miles (+23,950)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,151 miles
    Test number
    816242686876
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass94,201 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    238362335450
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail94,199 miles (+8,888)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,199 miles
    Test number
    718402835194
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass85,311 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    905720734160
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside wiper smearing slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily worn

  22. Fail85,311 miles (+10,688)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    956420134189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape
    • NoteOffside wiper smearing slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily worn

  23. Pass74,623 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    339877033186
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  24. Fail74,623 miles (+18,740)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    435837333162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  25. Pass55,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    128655532106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,883 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    436505932117
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 RTO

Does LS09 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 RTO is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 RTO?
The MOT on LS09 RTO is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 RTO done?
LS09 RTO was recorded at 233,945 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 13,031 miles a year.
Has LS09 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 RTO has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 RTO 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 LS09 RTO find?
LS09 RTO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front 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, and 2 more.

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