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SEAT Arosa

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y261 GTCMOT history

Y261 GTC is a red petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,598 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 GTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 GTC was last recorded at 68,598 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,721 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,877 miles
Average per year
2,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,598 miles
  • 2024 – 66,721 miles
  • 2023 – 64,841 miles
  • 2022 – 59,445 miles
  • 2021 – 55,405 miles
  • 2020 – 50,074 miles
  • 2019 – 48,852 miles
  • 2018 – 46,876 miles
  • 2017 – 45,227 miles
  • 2016 – 43,417 miles
  • 2015 – 41,397 miles
  • 2014 – 39,673 miles
  • 2013 – 36,837 miles
  • 2012 – 34,194 miles
  • 2011 – 31,466 miles
  • 2010 – 27,891 miles
  • 2009 – 24,329 miles
  • 2008 – 20,610 miles
  • 2007 – 17,170 miles
  • 2006 – 14,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,598 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine Management Light On
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Eml on

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,598 miles (+1,877)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    920257438745
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light On
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    499308931411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail66,721 miles (+1,880)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    509368629701
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,841 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    888932313812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,833 miles (+5,388)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,833 miles
    Test number
    341242297994
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts alternator wiring rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,445 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    758712115830
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  7. Fail59,427 miles (+4,022)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    600115023107
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear off wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear off wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Pass55,405 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    895752499620
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Fail55,376 miles (+5,302)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,376 miles
    Test number
    604084314323
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  10. Pass50,074 miles (+1,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    720484585164
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust courded

  11. Pass48,852 miles (+1,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    634214456546
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Pass46,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    834355056791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,876 miles (+1,649)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    221095611692
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  14. Pass45,227 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,227 miles
    Test number
    771860411959
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass43,417 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    900139378138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,397 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    938391085134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    219361864499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail39,673 miles (+2,836)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    438261264172
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail36,837 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,837 miles
    Test number
    728743963124
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,837 miles (+2,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,837 miles
    Test number
    855673463182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,194 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,194 miles
    Test number
    976863762116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,466 miles (+3,575)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    388057361128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass27,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,891 miles
    Test number
    224856460159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,889 miles (+3,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    681646060128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,329 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,329 miles
    Test number
    254767869495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,610 miles (+3,440)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,610 miles
    Test number
    652614648107
    • NoteTread seperation occuring on both rear tyres.

  27. Pass17,170 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,170 miles
    Test number
    663321477104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    232757556167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 GTC

Does Y261 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 GTC expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 GTC?
The MOT on Y261 GTC expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 GTC done?
Y261 GTC was recorded at 68,598 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,769 miles a year.
Has Y261 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 GTC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y261 GTC 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 Y261 GTC find?
Y261 GTC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: engine management light on; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust mounting defective, and 3 more.

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