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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y266 BFSMOT history

Y266 BFS is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 34,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,384 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 BFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 BFS was last recorded at 34,384 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,640 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
744 miles
Average per year
1,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,384 miles
  • 2025 – 33,640 miles
  • 2024 – 32,940 miles
  • 2023 – 32,278 miles
  • 2022 – 31,471 miles
  • 2021 – 30,817 miles
  • 2020 – 30,030 miles
  • 2019 – 29,005 miles
  • 2018 – 28,151 miles
  • 2017 – 26,955 miles
  • 2016 – 25,782 miles
  • 2015 – 24,079 miles
  • 2014 – 22,750 miles
  • 2013 – 21,026 miles
  • 2012 – 19,559 miles
  • 2011 – 18,755 miles
  • 2010 – 18,023 miles
  • 2009 – 16,298 miles
  • 2008 – 15,272 miles
  • 2007 – 11,096 miles
  • 2006 – 8,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,384 miles (+744)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    821597073055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Pass33,640 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    104739044406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Fail33,639 miles (+699)1 dangerous4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,639 miles
    Test number
    467236472625
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  4. Pass32,940 miles (+662)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    32,940 miles
    Test number
    668313932692
    • AdvisoryBoth drumsticks and track rod ends heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear ( 185/55R14 ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle corroded
  5. Pass32,278 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    32,278 miles
    Test number
    896553729505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,471 miles (+654)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,471 miles
    Test number
    136626050474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass30,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,817 miles
    Test number
    839124097041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,815 miles (+785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,815 miles
    Test number
    987350964339
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass30,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    30,030 miles
    Test number
    872494830162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,029 miles (+1,024)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,029 miles
    Test number
    971040594243
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding drum (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass29,005 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,005 miles
    Test number
    823016730336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,151 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,151 miles
    Test number
    796507712455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,955 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,955 miles
    Test number
    378987052995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,782 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    412811426078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,079 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    158528265404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,750 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,750 miles
    Test number
    758013994002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,026 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    855555083024
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail21,014 miles (+1,455)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,014 miles
    Test number
    106434683058
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass19,559 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,559 miles
    Test number
    157673992463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,755 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,755 miles
    Test number
    315940791072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,023 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,023 miles
    Test number
    320201990073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,298 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,298 miles
    Test number
    443683799023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,272 miles
    Test number
    520482998061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,272 miles (+4,176)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,272 miles
    Test number
    522932798069
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn off on inner edge advise change
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn off on inner edge advise change
  25. Pass11,096 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,096 miles
    Test number
    420974497091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteService light on
  26. Fail11,096 miles (+2,617)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,096 miles
    Test number
    594154697008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteService light on
  27. Pass8,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,479 miles
    Test number
    273125496010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 BFS

Does Y266 BFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 BFS is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y266 BFS?
The MOT on Y266 BFS is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 BFS done?
Y266 BFS was recorded at 34,384 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,276 miles a year.
Has Y266 BFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 BFS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y266 BFS 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 Y266 BFS find?
Y266 BFS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 13 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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