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SEAT Ibiza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,391 cc

T897 JHLMOT history

T897 JHL is a blue petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,338 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 JHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 JHL was last recorded at 101,338 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,695 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,338 miles
  • 2025 – 100,695 miles
  • 2024 – 99,745 miles
  • 2023 – 99,058 miles
  • 2022 – 98,372 miles
  • 2021 – 97,561 miles
  • 2020 – 97,124 miles
  • 2019 – 96,273 miles
  • 2018 – 95,339 miles
  • 2017 – 93,826 miles
  • 2016 – 92,519 miles
  • 2015 – 90,560 miles
  • 2014 – 89,016 miles
  • 2013 – 87,123 miles
  • 2012 – 84,454 miles
  • 2011 – 81,793 miles
  • 2010 – 79,411 miles
  • 2009 – 76,944 miles
  • 2008 – 74,817 miles
  • 2007 – 72,291 miles
  • 2006 – 69,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,338 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,338 miles (+643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,338 miles
    Test number
    801588182768
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass100,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,695 miles
    Test number
    783189878704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail100,695 miles (+950)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,695 miles
    Test number
    459131914948
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,745 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    140033020276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    719193839417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,058 miles (+686)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    425084196399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass98,372 miles (+811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    346537763868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,561 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,561 miles
    Test number
    932444598701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,124 miles (+851)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,124 miles
    Test number
    432048108752
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,273 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,273 miles
    Test number
    423583870039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail96,181 miles (+842)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,181 miles
    Test number
    241510945106
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,339 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    189107825584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,826 miles
    Test number
    263011159156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,825 miles (+1,306)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    386972615917
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass92,519 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,519 miles
    Test number
    133037700176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail92,502 miles (+1,942)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    482401545986
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,560 miles (+1,544)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    615937655043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass89,016 miles (+1,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    936817354091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass87,123 miles (+2,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    229036853079
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass84,454 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    139908462402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,793 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    108108261029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,790 miles (+2,379)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,790 miles
    Test number
    135007161059
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass79,411 miles (+2,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,411 miles
    Test number
    431607760033
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass76,944 miles (+2,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    921092469059
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass74,817 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,817 miles
    Test number
    543050878013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,291 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    191259367012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    604755756034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,981 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    940085656010
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T897 JHL

Does T897 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 JHL is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 JHL?
The MOT on T897 JHL is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 JHL done?
T897 JHL was recorded at 101,338 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has T897 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 JHL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T897 JHL 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 T897 JHL find?
T897 JHL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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