SEAT Ibiza
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
T55 LAJMOT history
T55 LAJ is a black diesel SEAT Ibiza first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 161,216 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 LAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Ibiza
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 14 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 LAJ was last recorded at 161,216 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,259 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,957 miles
- Average per year
- 10,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,216 miles
- 2025 – 157,259 miles
- 2024 – 154,224 miles
- 2023 – 148,164 miles
- 2022 – 142,830 miles
- 2021 – 139,683 miles
- 2020 – 135,072 miles
- 2019 – 119,950 miles
- 2018 – 103,601 miles
- 2017 – 86,806 miles
- 2016 – 69,567 miles
- 2015 – 49,077 miles
- 2014 – 43,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner handle
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,216 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 161,216 miles
- Test number
- 860303479592
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,213 miles (+3,954)8 major5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,213 miles
- Test number
- 774848031059
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (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))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,259 miles (+3,035)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 157,259 miles
- Test number
- 998767479648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,224 miles (+6,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 154,224 miles
- Test number
- 238419503207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,164 miles (+5,334)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 148,164 miles
- Test number
- 414319564986
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,830 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 142,830 miles
- Test number
- 684399947210
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Fail142,826 miles (+3,143)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,826 miles
- Test number
- 449314328006
- MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded High pressure pipe between rack and pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure Touching wheel (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,683 miles (+4,611)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 139,683 miles
- Test number
- 428262199553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe between pump and rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver door inner release slightly defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,072 miles (+15,122)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 135,072 miles
- Test number
- 482477015442
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass119,950 miles (+16,349)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 119,950 miles
- Test number
- 789020300728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,601 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 103,601 miles
- Test number
- 677935143582
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail103,601 miles (+16,795)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,601 miles
- Test number
- 830598133299
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass86,806 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 86,806 miles
- Test number
- 663272403636
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Fail86,801 miles (+17,234)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,801 miles
- Test number
- 885389271876
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking coming from drum (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHand brake travall hight
Pass69,567 miles (+20,490)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 69,567 miles
- Test number
- 773362502953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,077 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 49,077 miles
- Test number
- 188183035492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,076 miles (+5,871)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,076 miles
- Test number
- 779638125077
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass43,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,205 miles
- Test number
- 468553734290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 LAJ
- Does T55 LAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LAJ is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 LAJ?
- The MOT on T55 LAJ is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 LAJ done?
- T55 LAJ was recorded at 161,216 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 10,319 miles a year.
- Has T55 LAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 LAJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 LAJ 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 T55 LAJ find?
- T55 LAJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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