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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y236 OTUMOT history

Y236 OTU is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
61,774 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 OTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y236 OTU was last recorded at 61,774 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 6,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,900 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,874 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,774 miles
  • 2025 – 54,900 miles
  • 2024 – 49,290 miles
  • 2023 – 42,816 miles
  • 2022 – 37,260 miles
  • 2021 – 33,330 miles
  • 2020 – 30,723 miles
  • 2019 – 28,398 miles
  • 2018 – 26,338 miles
  • 2017 – 23,544 miles
  • 2016 – 23,020 miles
  • 2015 – 20,877 miles
  • 2014 – 19,057 miles
  • 2013 – 16,144 miles
  • 2012 – 14,308 miles
  • 2011 – 11,753 miles
  • 2010 – 11,262 miles
  • 2009 – 10,894 miles
  • 2008 – 10,286 miles
  • 2007 – 8,499 miles
  • 2006 – 7,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,774 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2,5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail61,774 miles (+6,874)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,774 miles
    Test number
    491414987847
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2,5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass54,900 miles (+5,610)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,900 miles
    Test number
    152459193133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,290 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    320209653211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,281 miles (+6,465)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,281 miles
    Test number
    765625504642
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass42,816 miles (+5,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    739083158118
    • AdvisoryNearside body damage

  6. Pass37,260 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,260 miles
    Test number
    728804614446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail37,219 miles (+3,889)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    989905921846
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,330 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,330 miles
    Test number
    889428476903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail33,330 miles (+2,607)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,330 miles
    Test number
    321006421786
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass30,723 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,723 miles
    Test number
    454786809995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,398 miles (+2,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,398 miles
    Test number
    435094196201
    • AdvisoryDent to near/side

  12. Pass26,338 miles (+2,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,338 miles
    Test number
    679773894491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight body damage

  13. Pass23,544 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,544 miles
    Test number
    485719300757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,020 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    875657256267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,877 miles (+1,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,877 miles
    Test number
    313179942513
    • AdvisoryCuts in n/s/f inner tyre

  16. Pass19,057 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,057 miles
    Test number
    719159854201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,144 miles (+1,836)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,144 miles
    Test number
    209865153298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteService ind on

  18. Pass14,308 miles (+2,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,308 miles
    Test number
    279016982138
    • NoteService ind on

  19. Pass11,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,753 miles
    Test number
    267569651106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,753 miles (+491)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,753 miles
    Test number
    668459851138
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass11,262 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,262 miles
    Test number
    800404850177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,894 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,894 miles
    Test number
    503207049178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass10,894 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,894 miles
    Test number
    510707449184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,286 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,286 miles
    Test number
    311614948146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,499 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,499 miles
    Test number
    380685147196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,185 miles
    Test number
    210006246487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y236 OTU

Does Y236 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y236 OTU is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y236 OTU?
The MOT on Y236 OTU is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y236 OTU done?
Y236 OTU was recorded at 61,774 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has Y236 OTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 OTU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y236 OTU 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 Y236 OTU find?
Y236 OTU failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush, and 4 more.

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