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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

S65 RELMOT history

S65 REL is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
89,732 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S65 REL was last recorded at 89,732 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 5,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,326 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,406 miles
Average per year
4,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,732 miles
  • 2024 – 84,326 miles
  • 2023 – 76,231 miles
  • 2022 – 58,988 miles
  • 2021 – 53,465 miles
  • 2020 – 52,631 miles
  • 2019 – 49,767 miles
  • 2018 – 46,347 miles
  • 2017 – 39,127 miles
  • 2016 – 32,441 miles
  • 2015 – 23,786 miles
  • 2014 – 19,640 miles
  • 2013 – 18,431 miles
  • 2012 – 17,435 miles
  • 2010 – 15,933 miles
  • 2009 – 15,206 miles
  • 2008 – 14,387 miles
  • 2007 – 13,614 miles
  • 2006 – 12,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,732 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,732 miles (+5,406)2 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    505462455246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,326 miles (+8,095)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,326 miles
    Test number
    721428873905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drivers side sill corroded within 30cm of a seat belt anchor point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,231 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    446091613284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail76,213 miles (+17,225)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,213 miles
    Test number
    154928797644
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    913292477921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,988 miles (+5,523)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    139458926403
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass53,465 miles (+834)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,465 miles
    Test number
    132734606507
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass52,631 miles (+2,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    802799442818
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp chip in lens

  9. Pass49,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,767 miles
    Test number
    114899908661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,767 miles (+3,420)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,767 miles
    Test number
    201796045998
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    132850315963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,347 miles (+7,220)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    128578099908
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass39,127 miles (+6,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,127 miles
    Test number
    945949738059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (Limit is 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.3mm (Limit is 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,441 miles (+8,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,441 miles
    Test number
    463425447070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass23,786 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,786 miles
    Test number
    498233915149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,640 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,640 miles
    Test number
    246462844426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,431 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,431 miles
    Test number
    825200143126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,435 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,435 miles
    Test number
    198282342146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,933 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,933 miles
    Test number
    593593140355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,206 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,206 miles
    Test number
    574254249338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,387 miles (+773)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,387 miles
    Test number
    443484548363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

  22. Pass13,614 miles (+954)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,614 miles
    Test number
    354915647332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer side wall has slight damage

  23. Pass12,660 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,660 miles
    Test number
    664602456311
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly?

Questions about S65 REL

Does S65 REL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 REL expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 REL?
The MOT on S65 REL expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 REL done?
S65 REL was recorded at 89,732 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 4,211 miles a year.
Has S65 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 REL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S65 REL 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 S65 REL find?
S65 REL failed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 14 more.

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