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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

T23 LJYMOT history

T23 LJY is a black diesel SEAT Ibiza first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,791 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 LJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 LJY was last recorded at 160,791 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,782 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
11,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,791 miles
  • 2025 – 155,056 miles
  • 2024 – 131,351 miles
  • 2023 – 118,389 miles
  • 2022 – 101,196 miles
  • 2021 – 91,483 miles
  • 2020 – 76,484 miles
  • 2019 – 67,434 miles
  • 2017 – 54,900 miles
  • 2016 – 46,858 miles
  • 2015 – 32,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,791 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,791 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,791 miles
    Test number
    568106958567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,782 miles (+11)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,782 miles
    Test number
    398611471831
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail160,771 miles (+5,715)2 dangerous17 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,771 miles
    Test number
    202866960551
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,056 miles (+23,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,056 miles
    Test number
    936440531913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park break effort low

  5. Pass131,351 miles (+12,962)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,351 miles
    Test number
    636459277351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,389 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    647580930271
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

  7. Fail118,389 miles (+65)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    952690869789
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

  8. Fail118,324 miles (+1,000)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,324 miles
    Test number
    594578845586
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail117,324 miles (+16,128)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    716901712495
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass101,196 miles (+9,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    647907747867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass91,483 miles (+14,999)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    768304936138
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass76,484 miles (+9,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,484 miles
    Test number
    735152410484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass67,434 miles (+12,534)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    758860970143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,900 miles (+8,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,900 miles
    Test number
    716276771460
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass46,858 miles (+14,802)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    883956392205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,056 miles
    Test number
    599876115139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 LJY

Does T23 LJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 LJY is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 LJY?
The MOT on T23 LJY is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 LJY done?
T23 LJY was recorded at 160,791 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 11,892 miles a year.
Has T23 LJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 LJY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 LJY 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 T23 LJY find?
T23 LJY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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