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SEAT Arosa

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T289 RTAMOT history

T289 RTA is a green petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,494 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T289 RTA was last recorded at 62,494 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,881 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,613 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,494 miles
  • 2025 – 60,881 miles
  • 2024 – 59,124 miles
  • 2023 – 56,522 miles
  • 2022 – 53,494 miles
  • 2020 – 52,692 miles
  • 2019 – 50,570 miles
  • 2018 – 48,698 miles
  • 2016 – 46,939 miles
  • 2015 – 43,483 miles
  • 2014 – 41,314 miles
  • 2013 – 38,905 miles
  • 2012 – 36,625 miles
  • 2011 – 34,779 miles
  • 2009 – 32,173 miles
  • 2008 – 26,911 miles
  • 2007 – 23,587 miles
  • 2006 – 20,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,494 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,494 miles
    Test number
    284545933003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail62,494 miles (+1,613)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,494 miles
    Test number
    533038041250
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass60,881 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    611868926845
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail60,880 miles (+1,756)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,880 miles
    Test number
    305170534459
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass59,124 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,124 miles
    Test number
    320561097698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,522 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    528559710185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,494 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    187164944398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,692 miles (+798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    277431045603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,894 miles (+1,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,894 miles
    Test number
    948823880455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,570 miles (+1,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    391743886278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass48,698 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,698 miles
    Test number
    882586155082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass46,939 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    934694841455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,641 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    136701359797
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail45,641 miles (+2,158)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    989889367746
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass43,483 miles (+2,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    915297205079
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass41,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,314 miles
    Test number
    338275514068
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail41,314 miles (+2,409)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,314 miles
    Test number
    835845414040
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass38,905 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    997157903028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,625 miles (+1,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,625 miles
    Test number
    628595602065
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

  20. Pass34,779 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,779 miles
    Test number
    456390811052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,173 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,173 miles
    Test number
    544362659370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,601 miles (+2,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,601 miles
    Test number
    763805619050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass26,911 miles (+3,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,911 miles
    Test number
    433599908060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass23,587 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,587 miles
    Test number
    472820817038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,837 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,837 miles
    Test number
    671638916021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,813 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,813 miles
    Test number
    391837016068
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split

Questions about T289 RTA

Does T289 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T289 RTA is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T289 RTA?
The MOT on T289 RTA is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T289 RTA done?
T289 RTA was recorded at 62,494 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has T289 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 RTA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T289 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 T289 RTA find?
T289 RTA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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