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SEAT Arosa

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 998 cc

X42 OJOMOT history

X42 OJO is a black petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 9 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,227 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 OJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 OJO was last recorded at 142,227 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 11,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,763 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,464 miles
Average per year
5,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,227 miles
  • 2024 – 130,763 miles
  • 2023 – 119,799 miles
  • 2022 – 115,020 miles
  • 2021 – 113,298 miles
  • 2020 – 109,171 miles
  • 2019 – 99,223 miles
  • 2018 – 96,076 miles
  • 2017 – 92,961 miles
  • 2016 – 89,958 miles
  • 2015 – 86,770 miles
  • 2014 – 83,890 miles
  • 2011 – 80,809 miles
  • 2010 – 73,250 miles
  • 2009 – 65,219 miles
  • 2008 – 59,018 miles
  • 2007 – 51,264 miles
  • 2006 – 43,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,227 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,227 miles
    Test number
    298514062885
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,224 miles (+11,461)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,224 miles
    Test number
    589227886296
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,763 miles (+10,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,763 miles
    Test number
    127760372539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass119,799 miles (+4,779)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,799 miles
    Test number
    297854532320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,020 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,020 miles
    Test number
    386009806640
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight high travel

  6. Pass113,298 miles (+4,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    332672144318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass109,171 miles (+9,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    425875033968
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,223 miles (+3,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,223 miles
    Test number
    916102149278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,076 miles
    Test number
    292173696663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryShroud damage to both rear shockers
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been stood

  10. Fail96,073 miles (+3,112)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,073 miles
    Test number
    106918950575
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryShroud damage to both rear shockers
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been stood

  11. Pass92,961 miles (+3,003)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,961 miles
    Test number
    265190611878
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront hubs corroded

  12. Pass89,958 miles (+3,188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    971763379974
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass86,770 miles (+2,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,770 miles
    Test number
    655390745051
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail83,890 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,890 miles
    Test number
    115418044071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass83,890 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,890 miles
    Test number
    198418644025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,809 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    269138851463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,250 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    392042260129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,219 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    563099859112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,018 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    284260998183
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,264 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,264 miles
    Test number
    172642617244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,430 miles
    Test number
    381248806206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 OJO

Does X42 OJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X42 OJO expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X42 OJO?
The MOT on X42 OJO expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X42 OJO done?
X42 OJO was recorded at 142,227 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 5,156 miles a year.
Has X42 OJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 OJO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X42 OJO 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 X42 OJO find?
X42 OJO passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear springs; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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