SEAT Arosa
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 998 cc
C8 LAXMOT history
C8 LAX is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 19 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,108 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 49,108 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 LAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Arosa
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 19 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 LAX was last recorded at 49,108 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 5,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Aug 2015: 13,136 miles, lower than 14,202 miles on 6 Aug 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 43,721 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,387 miles
- Average per year
- 2,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,108 miles
- 2025 – 43,721 miles
- 2024 – 35,821 miles
- 2023 – 28,979 miles
- 2021 – 21,956 miles
- 2020 – 15,752 miles
- 2015 – 13,136 miles
- 2014 – 14,202 miles
- 2013 – 13,442 miles
- 2012 – 12,818 miles
- 2011 – 12,131 miles
- 2010 – 11,404 miles
- 2009 – 10,554 miles
- 2008 – 9,416 miles
- 2007 – 8,320 miles
- 2006 – 6,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,108 miles
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.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (155/70/13)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (across axle)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,108 miles (+5,387)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 49,108 miles
- Test number
- 612254278502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,721 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 43,721 miles
- Test number
- 196066279552
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Fail43,721 miles (+7,900)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,721 miles
- Test number
- 100559318497
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass35,821 miles (+6,842)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 35,821 miles
- Test number
- 814844059744
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass28,979 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 28,979 miles
- Test number
- 992213571951
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail28,978 miles (+7,022)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,978 miles
- Test number
- 660123900029
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust condition poor (corroded)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass21,956 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 21,956 miles
- Test number
- 273170287238
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass17,976 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 17,976 miles
- Test number
- 482331927241
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger near flexi pipe detached from system (6.1.2 (a))
Fail17,976 miles (+2,224)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,976 miles
- Test number
- 947630074484
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger near flexi pipe detached from system (6.1.2 (a))
Pass15,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 15,752 miles
- Test number
- 223104107277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,752 miles (+2,616)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,752 miles
- Test number
- 528641971375
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Pass13,136 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 13,136 miles
- Test number
- 847995815240
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail13,136 miles (-1,066)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,136 miles
- Test number
- 876605215264
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass14,202 miles (+760)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 14,202 miles
- Test number
- 366408314452
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre weather cracked.
- NoteOffside rear tyre weather cracked.
Pass13,442 miles (+624)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 13,442 miles
- Test number
- 467767513215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,818 miles (+687)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 12,818 miles
- Test number
- 907912312237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,131 miles (+727)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 12,131 miles
- Test number
- 509206711269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,404 miles (+850)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 11,404 miles
- Test number
- 434937510273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,554 miles (+1,138)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 10,554 miles
- Test number
- 544556019258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,416 miles (+1,096)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 9,416 miles
- Test number
- 390359718485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,320 miles (+1,353)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 8,320 miles
- Test number
- 161645427271
- NoteN/s front inner brake disc pitted
- NoteRear number plate delaminating
Pass6,967 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 6,967 miles
- Test number
- 324279716472
- NoteServo pipe slightly cracked
Questions about C8 LAX
- Does C8 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LAX is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 LAX?
- The MOT on C8 LAX is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 LAX done?
- C8 LAX was recorded at 49,108 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,160 miles a year.
- Has C8 LAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 LAX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 LAX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 LAX find?
- C8 LAX passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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