
SEAT Ibiza
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,396 cc
R993 TPOMOT history
R993 TPO is a blue petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 63,425 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 63,425 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 408 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R993 TPO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Ibiza
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R993 TPO was last recorded at 63,425 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Nov 2023: 62,806 miles, lower than 145,544 miles on 31 Oct 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 63,253 miles · 12 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 172 miles
- Average per year
- 408 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 63,425 miles
- 2024 – 63,134 miles
- 2023 – 62,806 miles
- 2022 – 145,544 miles
- 2021 – 143,266 miles
- 2020 – 139,365 miles
- 2019 – 135,452 miles
- 2018 – 130,425 miles
- 2017 – 126,609 miles
- 2016 – 123,226 miles
- 2015 – 117,542 miles
- 2014 – 111,868 miles
- 2013 – 105,700 miles
- 2012 – 100,899 miles
- 2011 – 94,349 miles
- 2010 – 86,619 miles
- 2008 – 86,505 miles
- 2007 – 81,025 miles
- 2006 – 63,754 miles
- 2005 – 55,089 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
33 tests since 29 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,425 miles (+172)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 63,425 miles
- Test number
- 794939169614
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail63,253 miles (+119)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,253 miles
- Test number
- 309036587445
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arms and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,134 miles (+328)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 63,134 miles
- Test number
- 551002548772
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle slight corroded
Pass62,806 miles (-82,738)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 62,806 miles
- Test number
- 210593660941
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass145,544 miles (+2,278)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 145,544 miles
- Test number
- 704288782370
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wing corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle and underbody
- AdvisoryDamage to nsf wing ,nsf door ,nsr door and ns sill
Pass143,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 143,266 miles
- Test number
- 515072048181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,266 miles (+3,901)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,266 miles
- Test number
- 553477909681
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,365 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 139,365 miles
- Test number
- 490967330285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail139,365 miles (+3,913)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,365 miles
- Test number
- 599442864458
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass135,452 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 135,452 miles
- Test number
- 613386043082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail135,452 miles (+5,027)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,452 miles
- Test number
- 747776386216
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,425 miles (+47)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 130,425 miles
- Test number
- 414704561938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully assess the integrity of welding/ repair to rear floor. Benefit of the doubt given to presenter.
Fail130,378 miles (+3,769)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,378 miles
- Test number
- 448115828926
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Mud gaurd (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully assess the integrity of welding/ repair to rear floor. Benefit of the doubt given to presenter.
Pass126,609 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 126,609 miles
- Test number
- 478342516893
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail126,609 miles (+3,383)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,609 miles
- Test number
- 632729388350
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass123,226 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 123,226 miles
- Test number
- 512004051839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s/r floor corroded
Fail123,226 miles (+5,684)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,226 miles
- Test number
- 225293625307
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s/r floor corroded
Pass117,542 miles (+5,674)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 117,542 miles
- Test number
- 398422864907
- AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to osr wheel arch
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to nsr floor pan
- AdvisorySlight wear on inner edge of osf tyre
Pass111,868 miles (+6,168)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 111,868 miles
- Test number
- 629102504348
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 105,700 miles
- Test number
- 438483403409
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,700 miles (+4,801)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,700 miles
- Test number
- 635903303307
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,899 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 100,899 miles
- Test number
- 719743502390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail100,899 miles (+6,550)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,899 miles
- Test number
- 236993102315
- FailureCentre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass94,349 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 94,349 miles
- Test number
- 265914001341
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail94,349 miles (+7,730)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,349 miles
- Test number
- 949822901345
- FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass86,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 86,619 miles
- Test number
- 371002900325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,619 miles (+114)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,619 miles
- Test number
- 654459590212
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass86,505 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,505 miles
- Test number
- 371965308464
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail86,505 miles (+5,480)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,505 miles
- Test number
- 610434608271
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass81,025 miles (+17,271)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 81,025 miles
- Test number
- 340010107233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,754 miles7 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,754 miles
- Test number
- 610649676191
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass63,754 miles (+8,665)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 63,754 miles
- Test number
- 744679176153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,089 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 55,089 miles
- Test number
- 544290785181
- NoteN/s/r footbrake efficiency poor
Questions about R993 TPO
- Does R993 TPO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R993 TPO is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R993 TPO?
- The MOT on R993 TPO is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R993 TPO done?
- R993 TPO was recorded at 63,425 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 408 miles a year.
- Has R993 TPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R993 TPO has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on R993 TPO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R993 TPO find?
- R993 TPO passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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