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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T540 EJBMOT history

T540 EJB is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
61,505 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 EJB was last recorded at 61,505 miles on 2 May 2026, 1,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,286 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,219 miles
Average per year
2,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,505 miles
  • 2024 – 60,286 miles
  • 2023 – 58,223 miles
  • 2022 – 55,953 miles
  • 2021 – 52,774 miles
  • 2020 – 50,710 miles
  • 2019 – 49,204 miles
  • 2018 – 47,603 miles
  • 2017 – 46,137 miles
  • 2016 – 44,246 miles
  • 2015 – 41,721 miles
  • 2014 – 38,919 miles
  • 2013 – 36,085 miles
  • 2012 – 33,690 miles
  • 2011 – 30,587 miles
  • 2010 – 28,464 miles
  • 2009 – 26,324 miles
  • 2008 – 24,596 miles
  • 2007 – 21,432 miles
  • 2006 – 19,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,505 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUpper cambelt cover missing

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - age cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,505 miles (+1,219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    272972688975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper cambelt cover missing

  2. Pass60,286 miles (+2,063)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    232454682787
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,223 miles (+2,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,223 miles
    Test number
    621563786419
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass55,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,953 miles
    Test number
    184745312108
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail55,949 miles (+3,175)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    585951255250
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,774 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    308125145665
    • AdvisoryFront Both front roll bar link bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres age cracking.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail52,774 miles (+2,064)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    689407484990
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front roll bar link bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres age cracking.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,710 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    159955176662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail50,710 miles (+1,506)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    274650459507
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass49,204 miles (+1,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    650489123529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass47,603 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,603 miles
    Test number
    142057974092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,137 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    910264731636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,246 miles (+2,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    227497575062
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and lipped

  14. Pass41,721 miles (+2,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,721 miles
    Test number
    195509495045
    • 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)

  15. Pass38,919 miles (+2,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    396995604115
    • 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)

  16. Pass36,085 miles (+2,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,085 miles
    Test number
    107329683423
    • 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)

  17. Pass33,690 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,690 miles
    Test number
    469505592096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,587 miles
    Test number
    586958091067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,587 miles (+2,123)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,587 miles
    Test number
    867918991064
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass28,464 miles (+2,140)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,464 miles
    Test number
    284642600453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking and splitting on the edges of the sidewalls
    • NoteScrew found in the offside rear tyre

  21. Pass26,324 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,324 miles
    Test number
    252946709165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,596 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,596 miles
    Test number
    324366308131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,432 miles (+1,453)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,432 miles
    Test number
    422727007131
    • NoteBaffles collapsing in centre exhaust box
    • NoteFront brake flexie hoses perishing
    • NoteRear washer jet not working

  24. Pass19,979 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,979 miles
    Test number
    120600316173
    • NoteFront brake flexie hoses starting to perish
    • NoteRear washer jet not working

Questions about T540 EJB

Does T540 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 EJB is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T540 EJB?
The MOT on T540 EJB is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 EJB done?
T540 EJB was recorded at 61,505 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 2,073 miles a year.
Has T540 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 EJB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T540 EJB 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 T540 EJB find?
T540 EJB passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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