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SEAT Ibiza

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

V16 MDYMOT history

V16 MDY is a white petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V16 MDY white SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,023 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 MDY was last recorded at 135,023 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 15,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,486 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,537 miles
Average per year
11,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,023 miles
  • 2025 – 119,486 miles
  • 2024 – 119,468 miles
  • 2023 – 104,360 miles
  • 2022 – 78,200 miles
  • 2021 – 68,327 miles
  • 2020 – 60,110 miles
  • 2019 – 46,639 miles
  • 2018 – 18,989 miles
  • 2017 – 17,682 miles
  • 2016 – 15,736 miles
  • 2015 – 13,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,023 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    778748656211
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail135,023 miles (+15,537)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    537679937200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass119,486 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,486 miles
    Test number
    532719599196
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail119,468 miles (+15,108)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,468 miles
    Test number
    910455091048
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass104,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,360 miles
    Test number
    419279319632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail104,360 miles (+26,160)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,360 miles
    Test number
    611395744969
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass78,200 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,200 miles
    Test number
    338148921009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail78,157 miles (+9,830)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    985752318318
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass68,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    300177278553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,327 miles (+8,217)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    706338468247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass60,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,110 miles
    Test number
    505195169065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail60,110 miles (+13,471)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,110 miles
    Test number
    917186870522
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail46,639 miles (+27,650)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    700572534083
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  14. Pass18,989 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,989 miles
    Test number
    637609377675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,924 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    361129268200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,682 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    17,682 miles
    Test number
    678149083974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,736 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,736 miles
    Test number
    845260455382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,352 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,352 miles
    Test number
    779542405276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,087 miles
    Test number
    799339445180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 MDY

Does V16 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 MDY is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 MDY?
The MOT on V16 MDY is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 MDY done?
V16 MDY was recorded at 135,023 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 11,292 miles a year.
Has V16 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 MDY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 MDY 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 V16 MDY find?
V16 MDY passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 5 more.

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