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SEAT Arosa

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S49 JFJMOT history

S49 JFJ is a white petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
113,897 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 JFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 JFJ was last recorded at 113,897 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2017: 99,794 miles, lower than 99,796 miles on 22 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,897 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,897 miles
  • 2021 – 109,332 miles
  • 2020 – 106,818 miles
  • 2019 – 104,316 miles
  • 2018 – 102,688 miles
  • 2017 – 99,794 miles
  • 2016 – 95,541 miles
  • 2015 – 92,443 miles
  • 2014 – 89,648 miles
  • 2013 – 87,025 miles
  • 2012 – 82,930 miles
  • 2011 – 78,605 miles
  • 2010 – 75,138 miles
  • 2009 – 71,839 miles
  • 2008 – 66,987 miles
  • 2007 – 62,581 miles
  • 2006 – 59,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,897 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,897 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    109041973686
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,897 miles (+4,565)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    305097374686
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,332 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,332 miles
    Test number
    701139094136
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  4. Fail109,332 miles (+2,514)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,332 miles
    Test number
    521757877166
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  5. Pass106,818 miles (+2,502)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,818 miles
    Test number
    101078858220
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,316 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    508905475038
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel

  7. Fail104,316 miles (+1,628)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    320764883348
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel

  8. Pass102,688 miles (+2,894)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    115528428039
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm corroding around bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm corroding around bush
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,794 miles (-2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    748086693490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slightly worn inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished

  10. Fail99,796 miles (+4,255)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    796032209712
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished

  11. Pass95,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,541 miles
    Test number
    567858110964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail95,541 miles (+3,098)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,541 miles
    Test number
    425616872320
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass92,443 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,443 miles
    Test number
    517033585182
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  14. Fail92,443 miles (+2,795)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,443 miles
    Test number
    785323785158
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  15. Pass89,648 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,648 miles
    Test number
    375791184193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail89,648 miles (+2,623)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,648 miles
    Test number
    278838174192
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass87,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    555618893169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail87,025 miles (+4,095)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    446538593139
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass82,930 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    897107482121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers covers loose

  20. Fail82,930 miles (+4,325)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    428607282140
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers covers loose

  21. Pass78,605 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,605 miles
    Test number
    379663201407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly worn

  22. Fail78,605 miles (+3,467)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,605 miles
    Test number
    886801701281
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly worn

  23. Pass75,138 miles (+3,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    351885790121
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass71,839 miles (+4,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    744186199102
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass66,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    640742398100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail66,987 miles (+4,406)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    363651498100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass62,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,581 miles
    Test number
    802103687124
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  28. Fail62,581 miles (+3,460)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,581 miles
    Test number
    651293787112
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  29. Pass59,121 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,121 miles
    Test number
    521748996188
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has long travel but operates within limits
    • NoteOsr foglamp water in lamp but not affecting operstion

Questions about S49 JFJ

Does S49 JFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 JFJ expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 JFJ?
The MOT on S49 JFJ expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 JFJ done?
S49 JFJ was recorded at 113,897 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 3,429 miles a year.
Has S49 JFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 JFJ has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S49 JFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S49 JFJ find?
S49 JFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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