
SEAT Arosa
Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 1,716 cc
S723 RWFMOT history
S723 RWF is an orange diesel SEAT Arosa first used on 25 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 90,712 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S723 RWF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Arosa
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,716 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 25 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S723 RWF was last recorded at 90,712 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 6,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,799 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,913 miles
- Average per year
- 2,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,712 miles
- 2025 – 83,799 miles
- 2023 – 78,923 miles
- 2016 – 76,396 miles
- 2015 – 69,041 miles
- 2014 – 67,506 miles
- 2013 – 58,319 miles
- 2012 – 55,943 miles
- 2011 – 54,691 miles
- 2010 – 51,898 miles
- 2009 – 48,016 miles
- 2008 – 45,702 miles
- 2007 – 44,387 miles
- 2006 – 43,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,712 miles (+6,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 90,712 miles
- Test number
- 895583375771
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,799 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 83,799 miles
- Test number
- 163099295855
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,778 miles (+19)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,778 miles
- Test number
- 422102862474
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,759 miles (+4,836)8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,759 miles
- Test number
- 823290380021
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass78,923 miles (+2,527)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 78,923 miles
- Test number
- 642826979865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,396 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 76,396 miles
- Test number
- 183779179855
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f track rod end had slight play
Fail76,396 miles (+7,355)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,396 miles
- Test number
- 501192024763
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working connection (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f track rod end had slight play
Pass69,041 miles (+1,535)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 69,041 miles
- Test number
- 336595579727
- AdvisoryBoth front seat, rear seat access lever arms missing handle
- AdvisoryBrake nosie from both rears
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low 2.5mm
- AdvisoryRear brake imbalance 19%
- AdvisoryService light on
- AdvisorySlight bearing noise from both rears
Pass67,506 miles (+34)9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 67,506 miles
- Test number
- 847718724334
- NoteCoolant staining around bloack housing
- NoteN/s/f indicator lense missing
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- NoteN/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall but not too cords
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear low 3MM
- NoteO/s/f seat release lever missing but able to operate
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
- NoteService light on
- NoteSurface rust on front suspension
Fail67,472 miles (+9,153)5 failures9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,472 miles
- Test number
- 165725524306
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteCoolant staining around bloack housing
- NoteN/s/f indicator lense missing
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- NoteN/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall but not too cords
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear low 3MM
- NoteO/s/f seat release lever missing but able to operate
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
- NoteService light on
- NoteSurface rust on front suspension
Pass58,319 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,319 miles
- Test number
- 429113433239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyre perished and slightly mishaped!
- NoteRear wiper arm missing!
- NoteSlight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing!
Fail58,319 miles (+2,376)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,319 miles
- Test number
- 149363533230
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyre perished and slightly mishaped!
- NoteRear wiper arm missing!
- NoteSlight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing!
Pass55,943 miles (+1,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,943 miles
- Test number
- 697124022218
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,691 miles (+2,793)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 54,691 miles
- Test number
- 378640621265
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass51,898 miles (+3,882)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,898 miles
- Test number
- 192495730237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,016 miles (+2,314)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,016 miles
- Test number
- 390694549272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 45,702 miles
- Test number
- 680897948274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,702 miles (+1,315)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,702 miles
- Test number
- 840967948245
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass44,387 miles (+714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 44,387 miles
- Test number
- 343072627486
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass43,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 43,673 miles
- Test number
- 572506716298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,673 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,673 miles
- Test number
- 930686516228
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Questions about S723 RWF
- Does S723 RWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S723 RWF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S723 RWF?
- The MOT on S723 RWF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S723 RWF done?
- S723 RWF was recorded at 90,712 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,393 miles a year.
- Has S723 RWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S723 RWF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S723 RWF 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 S723 RWF find?
- S723 RWF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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