Official DVLA Record

1998 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · S520 BBX

S520 BBX

1998 SEAT Ibiza (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 181,562 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
SEAT IBIZA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/10/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
181,562 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/10/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
1896cc

S520 BBX Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
  • 181,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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S520 BBX Mileage History

  1. 25/09/2021178,015 mi
  2. 20/09/2022181,562 mi+3,547 mi

Average of roughly 3,599 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

S520 BBX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 12:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Seat Ibiza (S520 BBX) between September 2021 and September 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY