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SEAT Arosa

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y251 COTMOT history

Y251 COT is a red diesel SEAT Arosa first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 164,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
164,600 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 COT was last recorded at 164,600 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 6,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,820 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6,780 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,600 miles
  • 2023 – 157,820 miles
  • 2022 – 153,271 miles
  • 2021 – 148,610 miles
  • 2020 – 142,783 miles
  • 2019 – 137,956 miles
  • 2018 – 127,424 miles
  • 2017 – 118,622 miles
  • 2016 – 111,330 miles
  • 2015 – 103,149 miles
  • 2014 – 96,070 miles
  • 2013 – 88,676 miles
  • 2012 – 80,192 miles
  • 2011 – 69,504 miles
  • 2010 – 66,715 miles
  • 2009 – 61,664 miles
  • 2008 – 56,486 miles
  • 2007 – 52,166 miles
  • 2006 – 47,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,600 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,600 miles
    Test number
    549165959609
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail164,600 miles (+6,780)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,600 miles
    Test number
    380736373503
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,820 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,820 miles
    Test number
    226237487452
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail157,820 miles (+4,549)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,820 miles
    Test number
    126455558533
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,271 miles
    Test number
    195142332006
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all, inners and outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,271 miles (+4,661)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,271 miles
    Test number
    254516596834
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all, inners and outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,610 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,610 miles
    Test number
    342317410700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,783 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,783 miles
    Test number
    800571381375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail142,673 miles (+4,717)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,673 miles
    Test number
    930333489505
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components lower ball joint bolts hitting hub on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components lower ball joint bolts hitting hub on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass137,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,956 miles
    Test number
    147156157065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail137,956 miles (+10,532)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,956 miles
    Test number
    908038182225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass127,424 miles (+8,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,424 miles
    Test number
    615799069297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass118,622 miles (+58)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,622 miles
    Test number
    641021258605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack but does not effect drivers view of the road

  14. Fail118,564 miles (+7,234)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,564 miles
    Test number
    476444225480
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack but does not effect drivers view of the road

  15. Pass111,330 miles (+8,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,330 miles
    Test number
    610610501916
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  16. Pass103,149 miles (+7,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    368290325000
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass96,070 miles (+7,394)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,070 miles
    Test number
    886273724003
    • NoteBrake bind to n/s/f
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass88,676 miles (+8,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    449629823056
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass80,192 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    875426512031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail80,022 miles (+10,518)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,022 miles
    Test number
    108533612025
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail69,504 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    627261831088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted

  22. Pass69,504 miles (+2,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    769981431044
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted

  23. Pass66,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    774794350152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  24. Fail66,715 miles (+5,051)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,715 miles
    Test number
    612973950138
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass61,664 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    771723069116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,486 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    834886958153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,166 miles
    Test number
    811370257134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,165 miles (+4,476)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    233590657170
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  29. Pass47,689 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    541783776123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,636 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,636 miles
    Test number
    933975766104
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y251 COT

Does Y251 COT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 COT expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 COT?
The MOT on Y251 COT expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 COT done?
Y251 COT was recorded at 164,600 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has Y251 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 COT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y251 COT 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 Y251 COT find?
Y251 COT passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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