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SEAT Arosa

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y253 GDUMOT history

Y253 GDU is a grey diesel SEAT Arosa first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,530 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 GDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 GDU was last recorded at 92,530 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,009 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,521 miles
Average per year
2,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,530 miles
  • 2025 – 91,009 miles
  • 2024 – 89,669 miles
  • 2023 – 88,315 miles
  • 2022 – 85,541 miles
  • 2021 – 84,701 miles
  • 2019 – 82,564 miles
  • 2018 – 78,684 miles
  • 2017 – 72,672 miles
  • 2016 – 68,042 miles
  • 2015 – 59,395 miles
  • 2014 – 58,019 miles
  • 2013 – 56,430 miles
  • 2012 – 54,450 miles
  • 2011 – 52,325 miles
  • 2010 – 49,692 miles
  • 2009 – 47,921 miles
  • 2008 – 45,555 miles
  • 2007 – 44,078 miles
  • 2006 – 41,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,530 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Outer cv boot inner clip area leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer cv boot inner clip area leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,530 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    914602990228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,009 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    593108023812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,002 miles (+1,333)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,002 miles
    Test number
    786476775951
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass89,669 miles (+1,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    616073935255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv boot inner clip leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,315 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,315 miles
    Test number
    880343848116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip area leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot inner clip area leaking grease

  6. Fail88,305 miles (+2,764)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    486510523774
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip area leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot inner clip area leaking grease

  7. Pass85,541 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,541 miles
    Test number
    365135421156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,701 miles (+2,137)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,701 miles
    Test number
    689809266426
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,564 miles (+3,880)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    920622896646
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    827440167322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,684 miles (+6,012)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    534756230665
    • DangerousNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass72,672 miles21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,672 miles
    Test number
    382822958690
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is illuminated indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the minimum requirements

  13. Fail72,672 miles (+4,630)3 failures22 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,672 miles
    Test number
    489482602919
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is illuminated indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the minimum requirements

  14. Pass68,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    305467788907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  15. Fail68,040 miles (+8,645)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    349140684445
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  16. Pass59,395 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,395 miles
    Test number
    407565759660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,394 miles (+1,375)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    488378725185
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  18. Pass58,019 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    405559714477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,430 miles (+1,980)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    438603413431
    • NoteBoth Rear Bump Stops Broken
    • NoteFront Number Plate Poor
    • NotePlay In Both Front Drop Links

  20. Fail54,450 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    225675712311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass54,450 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    717625812391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,325 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    659303821304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,692 miles (+1,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,692 miles
    Test number
    972107110369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass47,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,921 miles
    Test number
    601057929362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,921 miles (+2,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,921 miles
    Test number
    502505029387
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass45,555 miles (+1,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    440839518424
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly .

  27. Pass44,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,078 miles
    Test number
    210073237373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,078 miles (+3,049)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,078 miles
    Test number
    912292937398
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    562911626381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,029 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    741900026308
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes noisy when handbrake applied

Questions about Y253 GDU

Does Y253 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 GDU is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 GDU?
The MOT on Y253 GDU is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 GDU done?
Y253 GDU was recorded at 92,530 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,630 miles a year.
Has Y253 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 GDU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y253 GDU 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 Y253 GDU find?
Y253 GDU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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