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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

P7 CDBMOT history

P7 CDB is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 16 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
83,568 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P7 CDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P7 CDB was last recorded at 83,568 miles on 3 Feb 2024, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,058 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,568 miles
  • 2023 – 82,058 miles
  • 2022 – 80,582 miles
  • 2021 – 78,750 miles
  • 2019 – 74,367 miles
  • 2018 – 68,990 miles
  • 2017 – 66,942 miles
  • 2016 – 63,914 miles
  • 2015 – 59,813 miles
  • 2014 – 55,699 miles
  • 2013 – 51,180 miles
  • 2012 – 48,007 miles
  • 2011 – 44,639 miles
  • 2010 – 43,284 miles
  • 2009 – 41,399 miles
  • 2008 – 39,343 miles
  • 2007 – 36,912 miles
  • 2006 – 35,673 miles
  • 2005 – 34,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,568 miles (+1,510)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,568 miles
    Test number
    325621051250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass82,058 miles (+1,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,058 miles
    Test number
    368447325767
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass80,582 miles (+1,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,582 miles
    Test number
    251747962869
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass78,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,750 miles
    Test number
    872560406602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail78,750 miles (+4,383)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,750 miles
    Test number
    910060447283
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass74,367 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,367 miles
    Test number
    415439946078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    291047588811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,990 miles (+2,048)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    513676692322
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,942 miles
    Test number
    606704672770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,942 miles (+3,028)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,942 miles
    Test number
    907982795868
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  11. Pass63,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,914 miles
    Test number
    247753853480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,914 miles (+4,101)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,914 miles
    Test number
    952012404412
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass59,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    945680685104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,813 miles (+4,114)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    879340585126
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass55,699 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,699 miles
    Test number
    227422684197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,180 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    385442783147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,007 miles (+91)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,007 miles
    Test number
    246297382188
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Fail47,916 miles (+3,277)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    269041882420
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass44,639 miles (+1,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,639 miles
    Test number
    545941671183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass43,284 miles (+1,885)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    934332880150
    • NoteFront number plate cracked(just acceptable)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings
  21. Pass41,399 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,399 miles
    Test number
    971971489108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    851061768174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,341 miles (+2,429)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,341 miles
    Test number
    202171768466
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate badly cracked & only just acceptable............
  24. Pass36,912 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,912 miles
    Test number
    863697557149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    343793806243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,673 miles (+1,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    783823006256
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  27. Pass34,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    34,183 miles
    Test number
    894962785150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,483 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,483 miles
    Test number
    754892885150
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Questions about P7 CDB

Does P7 CDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P7 CDB expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P7 CDB?
The MOT on P7 CDB expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P7 CDB done?
P7 CDB was recorded at 83,568 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2024, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has P7 CDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P7 CDB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on P7 CDB 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 P7 CDB find?
P7 CDB passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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