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SEAT Ibiza

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,390 cc

T12 BUFMOT history

T12 BUF is a grey petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 1 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,006 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 BUF was last recorded at 116,006 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 11,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,569 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,437 miles
Average per year
10,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,006 miles
  • 2025 – 104,569 miles
  • 2024 – 97,120 miles
  • 2023 – 92,964 miles
  • 2022 – 82,103 miles
  • 2021 – 69,414 miles
  • 2020 – 54,691 miles
  • 2019 – 42,130 miles
  • 2018 – 30,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,006 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,006 miles (+11,437)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    380019278392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,569 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,569 miles
    Test number
    476360938930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,120 miles (+4,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,120 miles
    Test number
    754216111802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass92,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    928943216219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,964 miles (+10,861)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    568097976067
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,103 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    890272471648
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail82,101 miles (+12,687)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    450197707509
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass69,414 miles (+14,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    417597485532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeak at front flexi exhaust
    • AdvisoryPlay at o/s/f hub
    • AdvisoryTravel at handbrake
  9. Pass54,691 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    788917725600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  10. Fail54,690 miles (+12,560)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,690 miles
    Test number
    217689567100
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake drum appears wet with brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  11. Pass42,130 miles (+12,036)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    184511735878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,094 miles
    Test number
    659435631347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Questions about T12 BUF

Does T12 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 BUF is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 BUF?
The MOT on T12 BUF is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 BUF done?
T12 BUF was recorded at 116,006 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 10,776 miles a year.
Has T12 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 BUF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T12 BUF 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 T12 BUF find?
T12 BUF passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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