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SEAT Arosa

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

R686 MHCMOT history

R686 MHC is a green petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 14 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,960 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 MHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 MHC was last recorded at 66,960 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,895 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
2,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,960 miles
  • 2025 – 65,579 miles
  • 2024 – 64,252 miles
  • 2023 – 63,048 miles
  • 2022 – 61,900 miles
  • 2021 – 60,317 miles
  • 2020 – 59,396 miles
  • 2019 – 57,047 miles
  • 2018 – 53,636 miles
  • 2017 – 50,292 miles
  • 2016 – 47,027 miles
  • 2015 – 43,988 miles
  • 2014 – 41,329 miles
  • 2013 – 38,327 miles
  • 2012 – 35,538 miles
  • 2011 – 32,820 miles
  • 2010 – 29,979 miles
  • 2009 – 28,491 miles
  • 2008 – 26,630 miles
  • 2007 – 24,186 miles
  • 2006 – 20,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,960 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,960 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    752894990311
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail66,895 miles (+1,316)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,895 miles
    Test number
    171559898919
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced edge of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced edge of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass65,579 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    121450712128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail65,579 miles (+1,327)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    561627578599
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass64,252 miles (+1,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,252 miles
    Test number
    929320411153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass63,048 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,048 miles
    Test number
    276461959012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail63,005 miles (+1,105)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,005 miles
    Test number
    188643053817
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass61,900 miles (+1,583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,900 miles
    Test number
    321074822166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass60,317 miles (+921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    260658998601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass59,396 miles (+2,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    266268916512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass57,047 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    135741937268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,636 miles (+3,344)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    205971670771
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass50,292 miles (+3,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    143408575692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass47,027 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    525851637738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,988 miles (+2,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    168214935247
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

  16. Pass41,329 miles (+3,002)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,329 miles
    Test number
    386746554235
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass38,327 miles (+2,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,327 miles
    Test number
    397551443261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass35,538 miles (+2,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,538 miles
    Test number
    869534942286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,820 miles (+2,841)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,820 miles
    Test number
    316394441252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s and rear wiper blades split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  20. Fail29,979 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    742906040211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushs split/poor.n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged,both rear tyres very perished/split.

  21. Pass29,979 miles (+1,488)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    814516440201
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushs split/poor.n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged,both rear tyres very perished/split.

  22. Pass28,491 miles (+1,861)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,491 miles
    Test number
    354470369447
    • 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and split.1756513

  23. Pass26,630 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    384261048235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,186 miles (+3,200)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,186 miles
    Test number
    564389927272
    • NoteFront suspension bushes poor condition
    • NoteO/s front tyre cracked & 1.6mm on edge of tread
    • NoteO/s registration lamp insecure
    • NoteRear tyres cracked

  25. Pass20,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,986 miles
    Test number
    523132466240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 MHC

Does R686 MHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 MHC is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 MHC?
The MOT on R686 MHC is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 MHC done?
R686 MHC was recorded at 66,960 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,300 miles a year.
Has R686 MHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 MHC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R686 MHC 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 R686 MHC find?
R686 MHC passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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