2010 SEAT Ibiza 2.0L Diesel · EA10 VLR
2010 SEAT Ibiza (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 147,520 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA10 VLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 147,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA10 VLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Seat Ibiza (EA10 VLR) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
EA10 VLR Mileage History
- 11/05/2023121,647 mi
- 08/03/2024121,672 mi+25 mi
- 06/03/2025134,289 mi+12,617 mi
- 26/02/2026147,520 mi+13,231 mi
- 27/02/2026147,520 mi
Average of roughly 9,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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