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SEAT Arosa

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T520 JBAMOT history

T520 JBA is a yellow petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 42,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
42,425 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 JBA was last recorded at 42,425 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,055 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,370 miles
Average per year
1,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,425 miles
  • 2024 – 41,055 miles
  • 2023 – 39,305 miles
  • 2022 – 37,837 miles
  • 2021 – 36,665 miles
  • 2020 – 34,274 miles
  • 2019 – 30,841 miles
  • 2018 – 28,194 miles
  • 2017 – 28,182 miles
  • 2016 – 28,112 miles
  • 2015 – 27,970 miles
  • 2014 – 27,806 miles
  • 2013 – 27,340 miles
  • 2012 – 26,477 miles
  • 2011 – 25,370 miles
  • 2010 – 24,807 miles
  • 2009 – 23,969 miles
  • 2008 – 23,036 miles
  • 2007 – 21,617 miles
  • 2006 – 20,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,425 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has general underside corrosion

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,425 miles (+1,370)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,425 miles
    Test number
    435317230453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general underside corrosion

  2. Pass41,055 miles (+1,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    582898942113
    • AdvisoryVehicle has slight general underside corrosion

  3. Pass39,305 miles (+1,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    399172263624
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass37,837 miles (+1,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,837 miles
    Test number
    626533498079
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,665 miles (+2,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    884817926342
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass34,274 miles (+3,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    676124468091
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass30,841 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,841 miles
    Test number
    853805141847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,194 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    28,194 miles
    Test number
    396019522867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,182 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,182 miles
    Test number
    853375144561
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass28,112 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,112 miles
    Test number
    697083085006
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

  11. Pass27,970 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,970 miles
    Test number
    208429565430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,806 miles (+466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,806 miles
    Test number
    286508974474
    • NoteBack box corroded

  13. Pass27,340 miles (+863)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,340 miles
    Test number
    536042373148
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass26,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,477 miles
    Test number
    716277672144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,477 miles (+1,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,477 miles
    Test number
    377107672150
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass25,370 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,370 miles
    Test number
    406955261178
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass24,807 miles (+838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,807 miles
    Test number
    544964070188
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass23,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,969 miles
    Test number
    460201269112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,969 miles (+933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,969 miles
    Test number
    894471469167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass23,036 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    281440108282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,617 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,617 miles
    Test number
    854290587170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,090 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,090 miles
    Test number
    354781286176
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to mseperat
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  23. Pass20,090 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,090 miles
    Test number
    640681986114
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to mseperat
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

Questions about T520 JBA

Does T520 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T520 JBA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T520 JBA?
The MOT on T520 JBA is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T520 JBA done?
T520 JBA was recorded at 42,425 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 1,155 miles a year.
Has T520 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 JBA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on T520 JBA 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 T520 JBA find?
T520 JBA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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