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SEAT Ibiza

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X797 WCGMOT history

X797 WCG is a yellow petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 18 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

X797 WCG yellow SEAT Ibiza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Ibiza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
99,894 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 WCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ibiza
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 WCG was last recorded at 99,894 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2020: 88,238 miles, lower than 88,506 miles on 26 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,158 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
736 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,894 miles
  • 2024 – 99,158 miles
  • 2023 – 93,800 miles
  • 2021 – 90,291 miles
  • 2020 – 88,273 miles
  • 2019 – 88,506 miles
  • 2018 – 82,204 miles
  • 2017 – 79,925 miles
  • 2016 – 74,672 miles
  • 2015 – 72,719 miles
  • 2014 – 70,199 miles
  • 2012 – 61,630 miles
  • 2011 – 56,596 miles
  • 2010 – 52,335 miles
  • 2009 – 45,374 miles
  • 2008 – 39,462 miles
  • 2007 – 35,202 miles
  • 2006 – 29,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,894 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Chassis / suspension corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,894 miles (+736)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,894 miles
    Test number
    523228761716
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass99,158 miles (+5,358)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,158 miles
    Test number
    878673816123
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass93,800 miles (+3,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    698438056337
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis / suspension corrosion

  4. Pass90,291 miles (+2,018)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,291 miles
    Test number
    549691295132
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis / suspension corrosion

  5. Pass88,273 miles (+35)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    548821591131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body / sub frames / suspension)

  6. Fail88,238 miles (-268)1 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    234266529876
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded, weak and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body / sub frames / suspension)

  7. Pass88,506 miles (+6,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    260443908592
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened coil over shock absorber not rigidly secured. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to suspension / axle

  8. Pass82,204 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,204 miles
    Test number
    720135630991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion - body / suspension / sub frames

  9. Fail82,204 miles (+2,279)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,204 miles
    Test number
    968512548419
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion - body / suspension / sub frames

  10. Pass79,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,925 miles
    Test number
    164400773596
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail79,925 miles (+5,253)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,925 miles
    Test number
    904460344884
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass74,672 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    402115807060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail74,667 miles (+1,948)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    679790241313
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass72,719 miles (+2,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,719 miles
    Test number
    989887278275
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs badly pitted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs badly pitted and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from radiator area

  15. Pass70,199 miles (+8,569)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,199 miles
    Test number
    668094504309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  16. Pass61,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    567368212323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,630 miles (+5,034)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    797988712374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,596 miles (+4,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    638079511370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail52,335 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    154972820392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and rusted outer edges not quite to excess

  20. Pass52,335 miles (+6,961)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    221112920329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and rusted outer edges not quite to excess

  21. Pass45,374 miles (+5,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,374 miles
    Test number
    174071729325
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,462 miles (+4,260)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,462 miles
    Test number
    441343928473
    • NoteAnti slip on brake pedal as per original manufacturers supply
    • NotePower steering fluid getting low

  23. Pass35,202 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,202 miles
    Test number
    601880617351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    990210726312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X797 WCG

Does X797 WCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 WCG expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 WCG?
The MOT on X797 WCG expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 WCG done?
X797 WCG was recorded at 99,894 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has X797 WCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 WCG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on X797 WCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X797 WCG find?
X797 WCG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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