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Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T557 RELMOT history

T557 REL is a yellow petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 36,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
36,004 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 REL was last recorded at 36,004 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,850 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,004 miles
  • 2024 – 35,850 miles
  • 2023 – 35,261 miles
  • 2022 – 35,179 miles
  • 2020 – 35,074 miles
  • 2019 – 34,959 miles
  • 2018 – 34,073 miles
  • 2017 – 32,997 miles
  • 2016 – 32,330 miles
  • 2015 – 31,662 miles
  • 2014 – 30,825 miles
  • 2013 – 29,933 miles
  • 2012 – 28,942 miles
  • 2011 – 27,940 miles
  • 2010 – 27,581 miles
  • 2009 – 27,063 miles
  • 2008 – 27,046 miles
  • 2007 – 26,992 miles
  • 2006 – 26,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,004 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill/chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisorySteering rack slightly damp

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Steering rack rough lock to lock

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,004 miles (+154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    512633291864
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill/chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly damp

  2. Pass35,850 miles (+589)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    817550381323
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySteering rack area damp
    • AdvisorySteering rack rough lock to lock

  3. Pass35,261 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    742950855072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySteering rack appears damp
    • AdvisorySteering rack rough lock to lock

  4. Fail35,261 miles (+82)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    638347194755
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySteering rack appears damp
    • AdvisorySteering rack rough lock to lock

  5. Pass35,179 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    227475865127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack rought lock to lock
    • AdvisorySteering reack area damp
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  6. Fail35,179 miles (+105)6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    259392955089
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack rought lock to lock
    • AdvisorySteering reack area damp
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  7. Pass35,074 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,074 miles
    Test number
    272825357878
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail35,071 miles (+112)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,071 miles
    Test number
    885952909315
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,959 miles (+886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    153494567972
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing on outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face

  10. Pass34,073 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,073 miles
    Test number
    719154289477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail34,068 miles (+1,071)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,068 miles
    Test number
    373452946076
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass32,997 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    979217573369
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight play

  13. Pass32,330 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,330 miles
    Test number
    181749665577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,662 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    570833755502
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (7.1.2)

  15. Pass30,825 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,825 miles
    Test number
    396101754372
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt slow to retract

  16. Fail30,823 miles (+890)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,823 miles
    Test number
    648390754383
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCut in tread on nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt slow to retract

  17. Pass29,933 miles (+991)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,933 miles
    Test number
    279556943383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass28,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,942 miles
    Test number
    436455422463
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Fail28,941 miles (+1,001)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    645525022304
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass27,940 miles (+359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    107623751327
    • NoteAll brake discs very rusty

  21. Pass27,581 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,581 miles
    Test number
    644070700354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,063 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,063 miles
    Test number
    802087059265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    103869788130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,046 miles (+54)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    434249288109
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass26,992 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,992 miles
    Test number
    641814107219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,617 miles
    Test number
    104161806232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 REL

Does T557 REL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 REL expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 REL?
The MOT on T557 REL expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 REL done?
T557 REL was recorded at 36,004 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 505 miles a year.
Has T557 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 REL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T557 REL 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 T557 REL find?
T557 REL passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/chassis corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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