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SEAT Arosa

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T79 FRBMOT history

T79 FRB is a green petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,033 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 FRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T79 FRB was last recorded at 98,033 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,658 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,375 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,033 miles
  • 2025 – 93,658 miles
  • 2024 – 93,646 miles
  • 2023 – 92,351 miles
  • 2022 – 91,362 miles
  • 2021 – 88,521 miles
  • 2020 – 87,765 miles
  • 2019 – 86,509 miles
  • 2018 – 84,202 miles
  • 2017 – 82,705 miles
  • 2016 – 78,478 miles
  • 2015 – 76,145 miles
  • 2014 – 68,300 miles
  • 2013 – 61,548 miles
  • 2012 – 59,826 miles
  • 2011 – 57,517 miles
  • 2010 – 55,275 miles
  • 2009 – 52,982 miles
  • 2008 – 49,070 miles
  • 2007 – 45,186 miles
  • 2006 – 38,664 miles
  • 2005 – 31,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,033 miles
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limit valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,033 miles (+4,375)1 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    699023726028
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limit valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass93,658 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,658 miles
    Test number
    483376136135
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,646 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,646 miles
    Test number
    607311850614
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,629 miles (+1,278)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,629 miles
    Test number
    504133992156
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,351 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,351 miles
    Test number
    653709555997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    331477992537
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,362 miles (+2,841)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    382362168788
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,521 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    415716738680
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass87,765 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,765 miles
    Test number
    852436997201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    732397101450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,509 miles (+2,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    559120443805
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,202 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,202 miles
    Test number
    851263760105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,705 miles (+4,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    507138580892
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass78,478 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    729385992712
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail78,475 miles (+2,330)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,475 miles
    Test number
    940306894414
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass76,145 miles (+7,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,145 miles
    Test number
    182712053698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail68,300 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,300 miles
    Test number
    749908784228
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass68,300 miles (+6,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,300 miles
    Test number
    778688384292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass61,548 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    395796793402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,826 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    229287792280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,517 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,517 miles
    Test number
    618704791249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,275 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    351307180284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,982 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,982 miles
    Test number
    431161409386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,070 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,070 miles
    Test number
    932662808369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,186 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,186 miles
    Test number
    323157397208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,664 miles (+7,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,664 miles
    Test number
    581369996208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass31,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    101599195231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,459 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    724789395266
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T79 FRB

Does T79 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 FRB expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 FRB?
The MOT on T79 FRB expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 FRB done?
T79 FRB was recorded at 98,033 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has T79 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 FRB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T79 FRB 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 T79 FRB find?
T79 FRB failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: stop lamp(s) all not working; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer, and 14 more.

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