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SEAT Arosa

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 998 cc

RN53 UVJMOT history

RN53 UVJ is a red petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 24 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2023
Mileage
68,769 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

RN53 UVJ was last recorded at 68,769 miles on 16 Aug 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,737 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,769 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing extreme inner edge 185-55-14 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,769 miles (+32)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    590576405425
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing extreme inner edge 185-55-14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,737 miles (+5,949)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    492961221428
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing extreme inner edge 185-55-14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,788 miles (+8,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    469267348575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,861 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    976066725781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,194 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,194 miles
    Test number
    236861929637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,874 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,874 miles
    Test number
    710879722054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,581 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    789560984602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,555 miles (+3,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    770840518574
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass43,127 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    155129515086
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass38,969 miles (+92)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    495574714006
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteGrinding/squeal noise from rear brakes when applied.

  11. Fail38,877 miles (+4,668)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,877 miles
    Test number
    895387904023
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteGrinding/squeal noise from rear brakes when applied.

  12. Pass34,209 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,209 miles
    Test number
    386119903035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    609559802024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,402 miles (+1,523)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    405089202073
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEml came on during emissions test

  15. Pass29,879 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,879 miles
    Test number
    217272311077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,896 miles
    Test number
    862543810050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,896 miles (+4,390)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,896 miles
    Test number
    872822710063
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteMetallic noise from nsr brake

  18. Pass22,506 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,506 miles
    Test number
    972311729034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,495 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,495 miles
    Test number
    814372928004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,091 miles
    Test number
    162326817491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RN53 UVJ

When is the MOT due on RN53 UVJ?
The MOT on RN53 UVJ expired on 27 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RN53 UVJ done?
RN53 UVJ was recorded at 68,769 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2022, an average of 3,509 miles a year.
Has RN53 UVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RN53 UVJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on RN53 UVJ 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 RN53 UVJ find?
RN53 UVJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2022 with 8 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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