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SEAT Ibiza

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LX55 MLJMOT history

LX55 MLJ is a blue petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

LX55 MLJ blue SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
86,660 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 MLJ
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
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 MLJ was last recorded at 86,660 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 1,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,397 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,263 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,660 miles
  • 2024 – 85,397 miles
  • 2023 – 70,286 miles
  • 2022 – 68,354 miles
  • 2021 – 66,102 miles
  • 2020 – 64,391 miles
  • 2019 – 62,200 miles
  • 2018 – 59,636 miles
  • 2017 – 56,536 miles
  • 2016 – 53,468 miles
  • 2015 – 51,127 miles
  • 2014 – 48,866 miles
  • 2013 – 46,017 miles
  • 2012 – 43,337 miles
  • 2011 – 37,817 miles
  • 2010 – 30,352 miles
  • 2009 – 23,569 miles
  • 2008 – 17,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,660 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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.

  • Slight dampness to power steering pipe to rack above steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front drop link upper gaiter starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    750976899042
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail86,660 miles (+1,263)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    372419352381
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorating
  3. Pass85,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    919768185071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,397 miles (+15,111)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    606046411293
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass70,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    933518964709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to split
  6. Fail70,284 miles (+1,930)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    598709816094
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to split
  7. Pass68,354 miles (+2,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,354 miles
    Test number
    463495943946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop link gaiter starting to split
  8. Pass66,102 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,102 miles
    Test number
    921349089465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,391 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,391 miles
    Test number
    123466860417
    • AdvisorySlight dampness to power steering pipe to rack above steering rack
  10. Fail64,384 miles (+2,184)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,384 miles
    Test number
    137246392643
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight dampness to power steering pipe to rack above steering rack
  11. Pass62,200 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    772351847008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,636 miles (+3,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    162779545183
    • AdvisoryEnd of offside rear coil spring jagged possible end piece broken off
  13. Pass56,536 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,536 miles
    Test number
    933852880167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,468 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,468 miles
    Test number
    159817785384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link upper gaiter starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
  15. Fail53,361 miles (+2,234)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    958274842193
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.60 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.16 (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 215 (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link upper gaiter starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
  16. Pass51,127 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,127 miles
    Test number
    247005315230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,866 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,866 miles
    Test number
    965132844268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,017 miles (+2,680)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    615904033290
    • NoteNoise from engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass43,337 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    949143022211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,817 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,817 miles
    Test number
    398794221230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,352 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    930253440224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,569 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,569 miles
    Test number
    910425049226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,743 miles
    Test number
    214249258265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 MLJ

Does LX55 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 MLJ expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 MLJ?
The MOT on LX55 MLJ expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 MLJ done?
LX55 MLJ was recorded at 86,660 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has LX55 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 MLJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 MLJ 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 LX55 MLJ find?
LX55 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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