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SEAT Ibiza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,391 cc

S48 BWLMOT history

S48 BWL is a blue petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,590 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 BWL was last recorded at 43,590 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,933 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,657 miles
Average per year
1,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,590 miles
  • 2025 – 40,933 miles
  • 2024 – 37,543 miles
  • 2023 – 34,514 miles
  • 2022 – 30,736 miles
  • 2020 – 28,186 miles
  • 2018 – 25,000 miles
  • 2017 – 23,802 miles
  • 2016 – 23,675 miles
  • 2015 – 23,534 miles
  • 2014 – 22,752 miles
  • 2013 – 21,532 miles
  • 2012 – 20,918 miles
  • 2011 – 20,564 miles
  • 2010 – 19,853 miles
  • 2009 – 19,232 miles
  • 2008 – 18,020 miles
  • 2007 – 16,944 miles
  • 2006 – 16,928 miles
  • 2005 – 16,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,590 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,590 miles (+2,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    332534613387
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass40,933 miles (+13)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    441102626778
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corroded

  3. Fail40,920 miles (+3,377)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,920 miles
    Test number
    309827276208
    • 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))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corroded

  4. Pass37,543 miles (+3,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    942447163666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass34,514 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    398682367350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,736 miles (+2,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    313188137113
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass28,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    28,186 miles
    Test number
    551171851213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint of centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail28,186 miles (+1,571)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,186 miles
    Test number
    607050645175
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint of centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass26,615 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    245296320300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    213820572800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail25,000 miles (+1,198)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    670392815250
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass23,802 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,802 miles
    Test number
    254272128241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,675 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,675 miles
    Test number
    283959164603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,534 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,534 miles
    Test number
    983541949682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,752 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,752 miles
    Test number
    585712754310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,532 miles
    Test number
    456823753373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,532 miles (+614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,532 miles
    Test number
    989333453348
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass20,918 miles (+354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,918 miles
    Test number
    585294252356
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass20,564 miles (+711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,564 miles
    Test number
    817363951353
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre damaged

  20. Pass19,853 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,853 miles
    Test number
    292034050328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,232 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    604655259352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,020 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,020 miles
    Test number
    970977558304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,944 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,944 miles
    Test number
    543154357397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,928 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,928 miles
    Test number
    840995456374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,704 miles
    Test number
    750646655349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 BWL

Does S48 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 BWL is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S48 BWL?
The MOT on S48 BWL is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S48 BWL done?
S48 BWL was recorded at 43,590 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,335 miles a year.
Has S48 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 BWL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S48 BWL 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 S48 BWL find?
S48 BWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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