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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

R790 COUMOT history

R790 COU is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 29 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,995 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R790 COU
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
29 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R790 COU was last recorded at 54,995 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,139 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,856 miles
Average per year
2,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,995 miles
  • 2025 – 53,139 miles
  • 2024 – 51,706 miles
  • 2023 – 48,898 miles
  • 2022 – 46,178 miles
  • 2021 – 42,969 miles
  • 2020 – 40,184 miles
  • 2019 – 38,241 miles
  • 2018 – 33,803 miles
  • 2017 – 31,971 miles
  • 2016 – 30,574 miles
  • 2015 – 26,564 miles
  • 2014 – 21,689 miles
  • 2013 – 19,485 miles
  • 2012 – 17,608 miles
  • 2011 – 14,955 miles
  • 2010 – 12,337 miles
  • 2009 – 10,263 miles
  • 2008 – 8,480 miles
  • 2007 – 6,396 miles
  • 2006 – 6,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,995 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,995 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,995 miles
    Test number
    135262145485
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

  2. Fail54,995 miles (+1,856)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,995 miles
    Test number
    249001015121
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

  3. Pass53,139 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,139 miles
    Test number
    653049047295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,706 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    344469581860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,898 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,898 miles
    Test number
    471376973009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,178 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    624691858380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,969 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,969 miles
    Test number
    558189608934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    636112358065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail40,182 miles (+1,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    958042847850
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,241 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    447785708145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,803 miles
    Test number
    444066677594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,803 miles (+1,832)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,803 miles
    Test number
    991846504105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass31,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    716939101658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,971 miles (+1,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    798438188918
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass30,574 miles (+4,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    863974808663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass26,564 miles (+4,875)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,564 miles
    Test number
    535473515143
    • NoteAdvise drivers door mirror damage
    • NoteAdvise front indicator colour faded

  17. Pass21,689 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,689 miles
    Test number
    468049114151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,485 miles (+1,877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,485 miles
    Test number
    628249393028
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inside edges, offside almost to cords. Recommend two new tyres and steering geometry check

  19. Pass17,608 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,608 miles
    Test number
    229993222415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,955 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,955 miles
    Test number
    287393121152
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate is deteriorating

  21. Fail14,955 miles (+2,618)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,955 miles
    Test number
    337733221135
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate is deteriorating

  22. Pass12,337 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,337 miles
    Test number
    561951810138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,263 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,263 miles
    Test number
    803072319102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,480 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,480 miles
    Test number
    942130828171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,396 miles (+394)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    6,396 miles
    Test number
    762409707170
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding through lack of use.

  26. Pass6,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    6,002 miles
    Test number
    283861916118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R790 COU

Does R790 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R790 COU is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R790 COU?
The MOT on R790 COU is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R790 COU done?
R790 COU was recorded at 54,995 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,463 miles a year.
Has R790 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R790 COU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R790 COU 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 R790 COU find?
R790 COU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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