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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y266 GDUMOT history

Y266 GDU is a blue diesel SEAT Arosa first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
153,666 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 GDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 GDU was last recorded at 153,666 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 5,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,145 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,521 miles
Average per year
5,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,666 miles
  • 2022 – 148,145 miles
  • 2021 – 142,991 miles
  • 2020 – 140,630 miles
  • 2019 – 133,763 miles
  • 2018 – 124,701 miles
  • 2017 – 121,230 miles
  • 2016 – 118,889 miles
  • 2015 – 112,827 miles
  • 2014 – 99,382 miles
  • 2013 – 90,748 miles
  • 2012 – 83,232 miles
  • 2011 – 80,614 miles
  • 2010 – 76,918 miles
  • 2009 – 73,597 miles
  • 2008 – 69,095 miles
  • 2007 – 64,053 miles
  • 2006 – 53,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,666 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,666 miles (+5,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,666 miles
    Test number
    789625676875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,145 miles (+5,154)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,145 miles
    Test number
    349092533196
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper corner slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,991 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,991 miles
    Test number
    915070893882
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,991 miles (+2,361)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,991 miles
    Test number
    387247242625
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,630 miles (+6,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,630 miles
    Test number
    984800990108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass133,763 miles (+9,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,763 miles
    Test number
    203138891698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,701 miles
    Test number
    513453564024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

  8. Fail124,701 miles (+3,471)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,701 miles
    Test number
    694753914732
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

  9. Pass121,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,230 miles
    Test number
    104996979648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

  10. Fail121,230 miles (+2,341)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,230 miles
    Test number
    803633234839
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

  11. Pass118,889 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,889 miles
    Test number
    232722400554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,827 miles (+13,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,827 miles
    Test number
    395381165067
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,382 miles (+147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,382 miles
    Test number
    458422654082
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail99,235 miles (+8,487)7 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,235 miles
    Test number
    835619944003
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass90,748 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    669513633033
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSill damage to o/s/f and o/s/r

  16. Fail90,748 miles (+7,516)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    158173933459
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSill damage to o/s/f and o/s/r

  17. Pass83,232 miles (+2,618)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,232 miles
    Test number
    116239252410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear bush in offside front track control arm starting to de-bond

  18. Pass80,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,614 miles
    Test number
    148594051025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,614 miles (+3,696)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,614 miles
    Test number
    995324051099
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass76,918 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    162534050000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,597 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    782904959054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    250320768014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,095 miles (+5,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    604076458088
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  24. Pass64,053 miles (+10,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    281384157094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    873562346075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 GDU

Does Y266 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 GDU expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 GDU?
The MOT on Y266 GDU expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 GDU done?
Y266 GDU was recorded at 153,666 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
Has Y266 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 GDU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y266 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 Y266 GDU find?
Y266 GDU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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