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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T966 EFJMOT history

T966 EFJ is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,533 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T966 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T966 EFJ was last recorded at 112,533 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,091 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,442 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,533 miles
  • 2025 – 108,091 miles
  • 2024 – 104,920 miles
  • 2022 – 102,999 miles
  • 2021 – 100,081 miles
  • 2019 – 97,154 miles
  • 2018 – 95,104 miles
  • 2017 – 92,619 miles
  • 2016 – 92,272 miles
  • 2015 – 89,520 miles
  • 2014 – 82,994 miles
  • 2013 – 79,409 miles
  • 2012 – 73,857 miles
  • 2011 – 68,223 miles
  • 2010 – 61,929 miles
  • 2009 – 60,869 miles
  • 2008 – 59,688 miles
  • 2007 – 58,172 miles
  • 2006 – 56,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryInterior mirror 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,533 miles (+4,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,533 miles
    Test number
    715009231392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  2. Pass108,091 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,091 miles
    Test number
    979600282766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror missing

  3. Fail108,085 miles (+3,165)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,085 miles
    Test number
    149397852754
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror missing

  4. Pass104,920 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    568844568846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,999 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    335248312562
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,081 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    917152032507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,874 miles (+720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    670487726942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass97,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,154 miles
    Test number
    957558937556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,154 miles (+2,050)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,154 miles
    Test number
    275429113424
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass95,104 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    834209466820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,619 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,619 miles
    Test number
    638809471341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,272 miles (+2,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,272 miles
    Test number
    611955001596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail89,520 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    217575335408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass89,520 miles (+6,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    385075535115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass82,994 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,994 miles
    Test number
    227956034172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,409 miles (+5,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    128053433148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,857 miles (+5,634)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    578606892036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox damp with oil
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sills damaged
    • NoteRear axle beam heavy surface corrosion

  18. Pass68,223 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,223 miles
    Test number
    757535891059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    354666190084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,929 miles (+1,060)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    902226890033
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very persihed

  21. Pass60,869 miles (+1,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    532646679095
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass59,688 miles (+1,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,688 miles
    Test number
    493422878038
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass58,172 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    464079777078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,300 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    590211886006
    • NoteFront discs rusting

Questions about T966 EFJ

Does T966 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T966 EFJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T966 EFJ?
The MOT on T966 EFJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T966 EFJ done?
T966 EFJ was recorded at 112,533 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has T966 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T966 EFJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T966 EFJ 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 T966 EFJ find?
T966 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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