SEAT Ibiza
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,391 cc
R790 VLRMOT history
R790 VLR is a red petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 19 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,347 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 106,347 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R790 VLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Ibiza
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,391 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 19 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R790 VLR was last recorded at 106,347 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,060 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 287 miles
- Average per year
- 3,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 106,347 miles
- 2023 – 92,545 miles
- 2022 – 85,938 miles
- 2021 – 74,231 miles
- 2020 – 63,929 miles
- 2019 – 57,813 miles
- 2018 – 49,083 miles
- 2017 – 49,051 miles
- 2016 – 48,749 miles
- 2015 – 48,185 miles
- 2014 – 47,844 miles
- 2013 – 47,612 miles
- 2012 – 47,390 miles
- 2011 – 47,148 miles
- 2010 – 46,877 miles
- 2009 – 46,691 miles
- 2008 – 46,098 miles
- 2007 – 45,266 miles
- 2006 – 44,461 miles
- 2005 – 43,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,347 miles
- AdvisoryBoot floor rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir dirty /unable to see brake fluidRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryParking brake lever damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear bumper looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear seat belts damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,347 miles (+287)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 106,347 miles
- Test number
- 535638859222
- AdvisoryBoot floor rusty
- AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir dirty /unable to see brake fluid
- AdvisoryParking brake lever damaged
- AdvisoryRear bumper loose
- AdvisoryRear seat belts damaged
Fail106,060 miles (+13,515)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,060 miles
- Test number
- 792995326068
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoot floor rusty
- AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir dirty /unable to see brake fluid
- AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOff side rear brake noisy
- AdvisoryParking brake lever damaged
- AdvisoryRear bumper loose
- AdvisoryRear seat belts damaged
- AdvisoryUnable to check near side front tyre valve
Pass92,545 miles (+131)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,545 miles
- Test number
- 520548456533
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat in poor condition
Fail92,414 miles (+6,476)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,414 miles
- Test number
- 347138849908
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged cut in half (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat in poor condition
Pass85,938 miles (+11,707)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 85,938 miles
- Test number
- 204372908722
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass74,231 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 74,231 miles
- Test number
- 204841495784
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail74,231 miles (+10,302)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,231 miles
- Test number
- 442056081426
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,929 miles (+6,116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 63,929 miles
- Test number
- 211608839776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass57,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 57,813 miles
- Test number
- 561314578589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,813 miles (+8,730)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,813 miles
- Test number
- 486972775029
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass49,083 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 49,083 miles
- Test number
- 476283649430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,051 miles (+302)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 49,051 miles
- Test number
- 580142090085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,749 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 48,749 miles
- Test number
- 388067285335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,185 miles (+341)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 48,185 miles
- Test number
- 109086446491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,844 miles (+232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 47,844 miles
- Test number
- 855575994247
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass47,612 miles (+222)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 47,612 miles
- Test number
- 775195393225
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass47,390 miles (+242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 47,390 miles
- Test number
- 319995582258
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass47,148 miles (+271)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 47,148 miles
- Test number
- 848654981209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,877 miles (+186)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 46,877 miles
- Test number
- 220169470252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,691 miles (+593)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 46,691 miles
- Test number
- 722254379247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,098 miles (+832)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 46,098 miles
- Test number
- 490043078232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass45,266 miles (+805)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 45,266 miles
- Test number
- 924767557282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 44,461 miles
- Test number
- 301198246226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,455 miles (+1,101)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,455 miles
- Test number
- 590888846240
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass43,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 43,354 miles
- Test number
- 353383465464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,354 miles6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,354 miles
- Test number
- 300751055433
- FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about R790 VLR
- Does R790 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R790 VLR expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R790 VLR?
- The MOT on R790 VLR expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R790 VLR done?
- R790 VLR was recorded at 106,347 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 3,323 miles a year.
- Has R790 VLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R790 VLR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on R790 VLR 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 R790 VLR find?
- R790 VLR passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: boot floor rusty; brake fluid reservoir dirty /unable to see brake fluid; parking brake lever damaged, and 2 more.
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