
SEAT Ibiza
Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y271 RDLMOT history
Y271 RDL is a yellow petrol SEAT Ibiza first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 131,753 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 RDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Ibiza
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 RDL was last recorded at 131,753 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 131,323 miles · 31 Oct 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 430 miles
- Average per year
- 6,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 131,753 miles
- 2019 – 131,323 miles
- 2018 – 129,644 miles
- 2016 – 122,594 miles
- 2015 – 119,996 miles
- 2014 – 109,334 miles
- 2013 – 101,672 miles
- 2012 – 95,979 miles
- 2011 – 84,134 miles
- 2010 – 69,909 miles
- 2009 – 55,515 miles
- 2008 – 47,570 miles
- 2007 – 41,260 miles
- 2006 – 34,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Fuel tank strap corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,753 miles (+430)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 131,753 miles
- Test number
- 154060892388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,323 miles (+1,679)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 131,323 miles
- Test number
- 635237301125
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting.... (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess left rear gearbox mount suspect worn ....Advise to replace.... (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNOTE; vehicle is fully modified for track racing / bucket seats / full seat belt harnesses / No rear seats or trim ....
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer C.V. gaiter slightly deteriorated....
- AdvisorySteering wheel slight play at top fixing....
Pass129,644 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 129,644 miles
- Test number
- 418797711669
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,638 miles (+7,044)1 dangerous14 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,638 miles
- Test number
- 194539058639
- DangerousSeat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (10.1 (c))
- MajorSeat belt installation has a tubular seat frame drilled for the purpose of attaching a seat belt (10.1 (e))
- MajorSeat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (10.1 (f))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,594 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 122,594 miles
- Test number
- 746984490829
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
Fail122,594 miles (+2,598)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,594 miles
- Test number
- 677979090431
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
Pass119,996 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 119,996 miles
- Test number
- 375328815187
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail119,996 miles (+10,662)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,996 miles
- Test number
- 458678115191
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,334 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 109,334 miles
- Test number
- 557824814158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail109,334 miles (+7,662)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,334 miles
- Test number
- 899484714172
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,672 miles (+5,693)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 101,672 miles
- Test number
- 955822083004
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass95,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 95,979 miles
- Test number
- 166754382459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,979 miles (+11,845)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,979 miles
- Test number
- 919624482014
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass84,134 miles (+14,225)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 84,134 miles
- Test number
- 719298471055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,909 miles (+14,394)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 69,909 miles
- Test number
- 112642170488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,515 miles (+7,945)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 55,515 miles
- Test number
- 144160479035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,570 miles (+6,310)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,570 miles
- Test number
- 642405668049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 41,260 miles
- Test number
- 984176967045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,248 miles (+6,897)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,248 miles
- Test number
- 173506467490
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,351 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,351 miles
- Test number
- 514629466085
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about Y271 RDL
- Does Y271 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 RDL expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 RDL?
- The MOT on Y271 RDL expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 RDL done?
- Y271 RDL was recorded at 131,753 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
- Has Y271 RDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 RDL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y271 RDL 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 Y271 RDL find?
- Y271 RDL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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