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SEAT Arosa

Turquoise · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

550 SUEMOT history

550 SUE is a turquoise petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 24 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 46,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,044 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
550 SUE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

550 SUE was last recorded at 46,044 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,825 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,219 miles
Average per year
1,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,044 miles
  • 2025 – 44,825 miles
  • 2024 – 43,107 miles
  • 2023 – 41,044 miles
  • 2022 – 39,587 miles
  • 2021 – 38,350 miles
  • 2020 – 37,369 miles
  • 2019 – 34,954 miles
  • 2018 – 32,876 miles
  • 2017 – 30,681 miles
  • 2016 – 28,929 miles
  • 2015 – 26,312 miles
  • 2014 – 23,517 miles
  • 2013 – 20,930 miles
  • 2012 – 17,584 miles
  • 2011 – 15,429 miles
  • 2010 – 13,027 miles
  • 2009 – 11,181 miles
  • 2008 – 11,169 miles
  • 2006 – 10,581 miles
  • 2005 – 10,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,044 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,044 miles
    Test number
    856991800383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail46,044 miles (+1,219)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,044 miles
    Test number
    874179921921
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass44,825 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,825 miles
    Test number
    242326620320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass43,107 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,107 miles
    Test number
    935475666577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,044 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    856502895190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perished

  6. Pass39,587 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    489453490006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    38,350 miles
    Test number
    414441274724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,350 miles (+981)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,350 miles
    Test number
    292916565764
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass37,369 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,369 miles
    Test number
    389002980803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,338 miles (+2,384)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,338 miles
    Test number
    906993326274
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass34,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    755083238496
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff freed off during test (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  12. Fail34,954 miles (+2,078)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    225836260866
    • Repaired at testHorn not working repaired during test (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff freed off during test (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  13. Pass32,876 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    487370702640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    261546179298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail30,681 miles (+1,752)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    600580746714
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass28,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,929 miles
    Test number
    526509248685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail28,929 miles (+2,617)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,929 miles
    Test number
    832511114473
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass26,312 miles (+2,795)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,312 miles
    Test number
    566471645079
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner

  19. Pass23,517 miles (+2,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,517 miles
    Test number
    475728334072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail20,930 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,930 miles
    Test number
    659602443016
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass20,930 miles (+3,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,930 miles
    Test number
    869452543040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass17,584 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,584 miles
    Test number
    165192932013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,429 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,429 miles
    Test number
    806735441077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,027 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,027 miles
    Test number
    591429620075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,181 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,181 miles
    Test number
    163407449455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,169 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,169 miles
    Test number
    414855418000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,581 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,581 miles
    Test number
    561037226352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    10,053 miles
    Test number
    501897035385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 550 SUE

What vehicle is registration 550 SUE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 550 SUE on a turquoise petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 24 Feb 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 550 SUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 550 SUE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 550 SUE?
The MOT on 550 SUE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 550 SUE done?
550 SUE was recorded at 46,044 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 1,784 miles a year.
Has 550 SUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 550 SUE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 550 SUE 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 550 SUE find?
550 SUE passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall.

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