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SEAT MII

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

X5 ELSMOT history

X5 ELS is a black petrol SEAT MII first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 62,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

X5 ELS black SEAT Mii – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,823 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 ELS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
MII
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 ELS was last recorded at 62,823 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 6,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,471 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,352 miles
Average per year
4,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,823 miles
  • 2025 – 56,471 miles
  • 2024 – 53,875 miles
  • 2023 – 51,891 miles
  • 2022 – 48,185 miles
  • 2021 – 42,487 miles
  • 2020 – 37,912 miles
  • 2019 – 31,573 miles
  • 2018 – 24,058 miles
  • 2016 – 17,743 miles
  • 2015 – 14,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,823 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    486021344323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail62,823 miles (+6,352)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    500058919272
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass56,471 miles (+2,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    218454031815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass53,875 miles (+1,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,875 miles
    Test number
    968857320244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass51,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,891 miles
    Test number
    265592807338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail51,891 miles (+3,706)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,891 miles
    Test number
    197479978856
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass48,185 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    865849221616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    564502061625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail42,487 miles (+4,575)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    591873807013
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass37,912 miles (+6,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,912 miles
    Test number
    734716407944
    • AdvisoryFuel car sealing ring perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to outer tread wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres have slight perishing in main tread area.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass31,573 miles (+7,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,573 miles
    Test number
    230213839302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass24,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    24,058 miles
    Test number
    576473794118
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have slight perrishing.
  13. Fail24,058 miles (+6,315)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,058 miles
    Test number
    921639109916
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have slight perrishing.
  14. Pass17,743 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,743 miles
    Test number
    925827799442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,702 miles
    Test number
    484915956173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 ELS

Does X5 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 ELS is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 ELS?
The MOT on X5 ELS is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 ELS done?
X5 ELS was recorded at 62,823 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,552 miles a year.
Has X5 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 ELS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 ELS 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 X5 ELS find?
X5 ELS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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