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SEAT Arosa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T278 RTAMOT history

T278 RTA is a red petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
89,247 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 RTA was last recorded at 89,247 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 5,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,915 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,332 miles
Average per year
3,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,247 miles
  • 2022 – 83,915 miles
  • 2021 – 76,790 miles
  • 2020 – 71,522 miles
  • 2019 – 67,660 miles
  • 2018 – 62,458 miles
  • 2017 – 57,084 miles
  • 2016 – 54,522 miles
  • 2015 – 53,541 miles
  • 2014 – 51,219 miles
  • 2013 – 49,037 miles
  • 2012 – 45,582 miles
  • 2011 – 43,553 miles
  • 2010 – 38,937 miles
  • 2009 – 36,906 miles
  • 2008 – 34,520 miles
  • 2007 – 30,319 miles
  • 2006 – 24,168 miles
  • 2005 – 23,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,247 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 seat belt stalk covers missing.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear seat belt clasps missing there covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,247 miles (+5,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    630627666718
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass83,915 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    676363321139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seat belt clasps missing there covers

  3. Fail83,898 miles (+7,108)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,898 miles
    Test number
    923003321900
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached insert moving in casing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seat belt clasps missing there covers

  4. Pass76,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    949441343076
    • AdvisoryBoth Registration plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear outer sill
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelt clasp covers missing

  5. Fail76,790 miles (+5,268)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    263653488313
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth Registration plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear outer sill
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelt clasp covers missing

  6. Pass71,522 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,522 miles
    Test number
    496871872471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,660 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    222259866512
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cut in inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn away edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear water in light lens
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt stalk covers missing

  8. Fail67,660 miles (+5,202)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    619689926150
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cut in inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn away edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear water in light lens
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt stalk covers missing

  9. Pass62,458 miles (+124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    425226102574
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tread wearing away
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall perishing
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt stalk covers missing.

  10. Fail62,334 miles (+5,250)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    234986535867
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surface badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective damaged (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tread wearing away
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall perishing
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt stalk covers missing.

  11. Pass57,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    821246009529
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner tracks.
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt stalk covers missing.

  12. Fail57,084 miles (+2,562)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    194897789790
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner tracks.
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt stalk covers missing.

  13. Pass54,522 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    387404032559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    818461830171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail53,541 miles (+2,322)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    689506037019
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail51,219 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    377102134480
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass51,219 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    558942634233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,037 miles (+3,455)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,037 miles
    Test number
    919214723295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass45,582 miles (+2,029)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    785393632248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteUnable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

  20. Pass43,553 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,553 miles
    Test number
    356183041290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Fail43,553 miles (+4,616)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,553 miles
    Test number
    978953741283
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass38,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,937 miles
    Test number
    100896720247
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Fail38,937 miles (+2,031)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,937 miles
    Test number
    993966320243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  24. Pass36,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    241585529221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,906 miles (+2,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    714395829288
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass34,520 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,520 miles
    Test number
    451632858268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s outer sill damaged
    • NoteUnable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

  27. Fail34,520 miles (+4,201)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,520 miles
    Test number
    943420558291
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s outer sill damaged
    • NoteUnable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

  28. Pass30,319 miles (+6,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,319 miles
    Test number
    410047967257
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass24,168 miles (+70)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,168 miles
    Test number
    142981466292
    • NoteDrivers door check strap and bolt worn/noisey.
    • NoteDrivers door mirror cowl damaged.
    • NoteRear silencer rusting.

  30. Pass24,098 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    284442196156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,415 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,415 miles
    Test number
    690614095217
    • NoteOffside door mirror cover loose

Questions about T278 RTA

Does T278 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 RTA expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 RTA?
The MOT on T278 RTA expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 RTA done?
T278 RTA was recorded at 89,247 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 3,637 miles a year.
Has T278 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 RTA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T278 RTA 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 T278 RTA find?
T278 RTA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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