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Brown · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

S73 JLWMOT history

S73 JLW is a brown petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,589 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 JLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 JLW was last recorded at 80,589 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,589 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,589 miles
  • 2025 – 79,312 miles
  • 2023 – 77,848 miles
  • 2022 – 77,062 miles
  • 2021 – 75,207 miles
  • 2018 – 72,709 miles
  • 2017 – 69,586 miles
  • 2012 – 68,739 miles
  • 2011 – 67,506 miles
  • 2010 – 66,306 miles
  • 2009 – 63,453 miles
  • 2008 – 60,547 miles
  • 2007 – 54,335 miles
  • 2006 – 46,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,589 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,589 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    590178513692
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,589 miles (+1,277)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    840957069664
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,312 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,312 miles
    Test number
    329578150527
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,312 miles (+1,464)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,312 miles
    Test number
    672448381139
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    620971957316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail77,848 miles (+786)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    382381770829
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,062 miles (+1,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    233673783536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,207 miles (+2,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    545533934562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,709 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    628301693952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    466984287743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,586 miles (+3)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    607887375719
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  12. Fail69,583 miles (+844)3 dangerous4 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    561750284541
    • DangerousBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front TUBELESS TYRE VALVE LEAKING AIR
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted INSIDE EDGE OF RIM (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK CASING LEAKING (2.3.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP AIMS BOTH LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass68,739 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    838788912138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,506 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,506 miles
    Test number
    309834721102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,446 miles (+1,140)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,446 miles
    Test number
    638358211111
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass66,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,306 miles
    Test number
    600583510112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,297 miles (+2,844)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,297 miles
    Test number
    873413610119
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass63,453 miles (+2,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    142944719182
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass60,547 miles (+6,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    534599818187
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass54,335 miles (+7,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,335 miles
    Test number
    301560827101
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriated.

  21. Pass46,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,711 miles
    Test number
    550680996028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S73 JLW

Does S73 JLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 JLW is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 JLW?
The MOT on S73 JLW is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 JLW done?
S73 JLW was recorded at 80,589 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 1,707 miles a year.
Has S73 JLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 JLW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S73 JLW 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 S73 JLW find?
S73 JLW passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.

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