# GF53ZJO — SEAT IBIZA MOT History & Vehicle Check GF53ZJO is a Red SEAT IBIZA, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2003-12-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for GF53ZJO — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | GF53ZJO | | Make | SEAT | | Model | IBIZA | | Colour | Red | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1198cc | | First registered | 2003-12-23 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2020-09-10 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 21 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 61.9% - Total defects recorded: 125 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2019-09-11 11:26:59 | PASSED | 147,210 MI | 2020-09-10 00:00:00 | | 2019-09-05 15:37:36 | FAILED | 147,210 MI | — | | 2018-06-02 11:59:10 | PASSED | 146,818 MI | 2019-06-01 00:00:00 | | 2018-05-31 12:10:12 | FAILED | 146,817 MI | — | | 2017-05-31 13:02:44 | PASSED | 145,745 MI | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 | | 2017-05-30 15:58:39 | FAILED | 145,740 MI | — | | 2016-05-31 13:13:57 | PASSED | 144,647 MI | 2017-05-30 00:00:00 | | 2015-05-29 14:41:39 | PASSED | 142,438 MI | 2016-05-28 00:00:00 | | 2015-05-21 16:16:26 | FAILED | 142,389 MI | — | | 2014-05-23 17:15:08 | PASSED | 134,682 MI | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 | | 2014-05-23 12:28:09 | FAILED | 134,682 MI | — | | 2013-05-23 13:54:46 | PASSED | 125,612 MI | 2014-05-22 00:00:00 | | 2013-05-23 11:17:16 | FAILED | 125,603 MI | — | | 2012-05-21 15:48:20 | PASSED | 115,210 MI | 2013-05-20 00:00:00 | | 2012-05-21 14:50:41 | FAILED | 115,210 MI | — | | 2011-05-21 10:23:50 | PASSED | 109,499 MI | 2012-05-20 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-17 16:51:17 | PASSED | 104,195 MI | 2011-05-20 00:00:00 | | 2009-05-21 11:50:13 | PASSED | 98,000 MI | 2010-05-20 00:00:00 | | 2007-12-15 11:20:02 | FAILED | 76,726 MI | — | | 2007-12-15 11:20:02 | PASSED | 76,726 MI | 2008-12-23 00:00:00 | | 2006-12-21 11:00:54 | PASSED | 57,918 MI | 2007-12-23 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2019-09-11 11:26:59 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) - MINOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2019-09-05 15:37:36 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) - MINOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2018-06-02 11:59:10 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) **2018-05-31 12:10:12 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) **2017-05-31 13:02:44 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1) **2017-05-30 15:58:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) **2016-05-31 13:13:57 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear wheel slight binding - ADVISORY: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2015-05-29 14:41:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: eml light on **2015-05-21 16:16:26 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - USER ENTERED: eml light on - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre **2014-05-23 17:15:08 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - USER ENTERED: eml light on - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2014-05-23 12:28:09 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) - FAIL: Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) - FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: eml light on - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre **2013-05-23 13:54:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: eml on - USER ENTERED: osr tyre slightly out of shape - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: osr seat back has play in it **2013-05-23 11:17:16 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: osr tyre slightly out of shape - USER ENTERED: osr seat back has play in it - USER ENTERED: eml on **2012-05-21 15:48:20 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: eml on - USER ENTERED: osr seat back slightly insecure - USER ENTERED: epc light on - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay **2012-05-21 14:50:41 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre - USER ENTERED: osr seat back slightly insecure - USER ENTERED: epc light on - USER ENTERED: eml on - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay **2011-05-21 10:23:50 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: engine management light on - USER ENTERED: offside wiper - USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre side wall perished **2009-05-21 11:50:13 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: N/S mirror missing **2007-12-15 11:20:02 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) - ADVISORY: Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) - PRS: Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) - PRS: Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) **2007-12-15 11:20:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) - ADVISORY: Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for GF53ZJO is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/GF53ZJO. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-23.