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SEAT Arosa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V71 EMOMOT history

V71 EMO is a red petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 16 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 28,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
28,925 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 EMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 EMO was last recorded at 28,925 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,312 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,925 miles
  • 2024 – 28,312 miles
  • 2023 – 27,628 miles
  • 2022 – 26,711 miles
  • 2021 – 26,094 miles
  • 2020 – 25,722 miles
  • 2019 – 25,299 miles
  • 2018 – 24,810 miles
  • 2017 – 24,489 miles
  • 2016 – 24,138 miles
  • 2015 – 23,758 miles
  • 2014 – 23,396 miles
  • 2013 – 22,866 miles
  • 2012 – 22,313 miles
  • 2011 – 21,349 miles
  • 2010 – 20,068 miles
  • 2009 – 18,553 miles
  • 2008 – 17,002 miles
  • 2007 – 15,318 miles
  • 2006 – 13,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,925 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,925 miles (+613)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    366061339803
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover damaged
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass28,312 miles (+684)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    28,312 miles
    Test number
    526961203592
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass27,628 miles (+917)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,628 miles
    Test number
    141458786512
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass26,711 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    26,711 miles
    Test number
    291174165859
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail26,708 miles (+614)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,708 miles
    Test number
    317522872573
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass26,094 miles (+372)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    26,094 miles
    Test number
    398441300028
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass25,722 miles (+423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,722 miles
    Test number
    804751146473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass25,299 miles (+489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,299 miles
    Test number
    404109810001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass24,810 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    939181106880
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  10. Pass24,489 miles (+351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    712614543382
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass24,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,138 miles
    Test number
    296147593183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail24,138 miles (+380)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,138 miles
    Test number
    150497113140
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass23,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    623615044713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,757 miles (+361)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,757 miles
    Test number
    305769736806
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass23,396 miles (+530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,396 miles
    Test number
    839990204303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass22,866 miles (+553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,866 miles
    Test number
    806882503316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass22,313 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,313 miles
    Test number
    129220802314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,349 miles (+1,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,349 miles
    Test number
    578189191287
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  19. Pass20,068 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,068 miles
    Test number
    452830500335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,553 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,553 miles
    Test number
    852691009374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,002 miles (+1,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,002 miles
    Test number
    624463308330
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteService light on dash

  22. Pass15,318 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,318 miles
    Test number
    160826277296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,760 miles
    Test number
    920428526244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 EMO

Does V71 EMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 EMO is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V71 EMO?
The MOT on V71 EMO is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 EMO done?
V71 EMO was recorded at 28,925 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 787 miles a year.
Has V71 EMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 EMO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V71 EMO 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 V71 EMO find?
V71 EMO passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 7 more.

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