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SEAT Ibiza

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

T16 BESMOT history

T16 BES is a white petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 27 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
105,120 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 BES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T16 BES was last recorded at 105,120 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,263 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,857 miles
Average per year
6,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,120 miles
  • 2024 – 100,263 miles
  • 2023 – 93,294 miles
  • 2022 – 87,710 miles
  • 2021 – 81,365 miles
  • 2019 – 74,042 miles
  • 2018 – 70,476 miles
  • 2017 – 65,887 miles
  • 2016 – 52,201 miles
  • 2015 – 36,404 miles
  • 2014 – 29,259 miles
  • 2013 – 21,795 miles
  • 2012 – 18,297 miles
  • 2011 – 14,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,120 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,120 miles (+4,857)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,120 miles
    Test number
    727498286197
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,263 miles (+6,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    752916843113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,294 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    781319309043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,164 miles (+5,454)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,164 miles
    Test number
    184025800417
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,710 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    560092797685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,365 miles (+3,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    753016645986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,722 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,722 miles
    Test number
    896733022743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,042 miles
    Test number
    890757081618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,042 miles (+3,566)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,042 miles
    Test number
    928875033429
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front flat wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass70,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,476 miles
    Test number
    105703776619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,476 miles (+4,589)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,476 miles
    Test number
    901754146205
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass65,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    451312814764
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail65,887 miles (+13,686)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    652689557416
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    318930132750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,201 miles (+15,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    698465198761
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Centre sleeve broken (7.1.1)

  16. Pass36,404 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,404 miles
    Test number
    998424105299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  17. Fail36,404 miles (+7,145)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,404 miles
    Test number
    649783505216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  18. Pass29,259 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    645583704282
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust

  19. Fail29,259 miles (+7,464)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    936143604297
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust

  20. Pass21,795 miles (+3,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,795 miles
    Test number
    885514203224
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

  21. Pass18,297 miles (+3,353)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,297 miles
    Test number
    846146102244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass14,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,944 miles
    Test number
    247677201299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 BES

Does T16 BES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 BES expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 BES?
The MOT on T16 BES expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 BES done?
T16 BES was recorded at 105,120 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,295 miles a year.
Has T16 BES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 BES has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 BES 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 T16 BES find?
T16 BES failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 6 major defects and 7 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; emissions unable to be completed; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 10 more.

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