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SEAT Arosa

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y873 VSTMOT history

Y873 VST is a red diesel SEAT Arosa first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,325 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 VST
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
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 VST was last recorded at 118,325 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 7,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,267 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,058 miles
Average per year
2,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,325 miles
  • 2025 – 111,267 miles
  • 2024 – 104,877 miles
  • 2023 – 97,293 miles
  • 2022 – 88,960 miles
  • 2010 – 88,414 miles
  • 2009 – 83,802 miles
  • 2007 – 70,121 miles
  • 2006 – 63,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,325 miles (+7,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,325 miles
    Test number
    825636144988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass111,267 miles (+6,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,267 miles
    Test number
    588471098815
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,877 miles (+7,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,877 miles
    Test number
    296120147851
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    826923223625
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,293 miles (+8,333)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    854907786613
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,960 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    189249237724
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded.

  7. Fail88,960 miles (+546)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    387931871104
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded.

  8. Pass88,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,414 miles
    Test number
    363216440089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,414 miles (+4,612)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,414 miles
    Test number
    251816940026
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass83,802 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    83,802 miles
    Test number
    732154149020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,748 miles (+13,627)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,748 miles
    Test number
    942803149075
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteScreen wash filled up with water as empty

  12. Fail70,121 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    463062027293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass70,121 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    654102027210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,961 miles
    Test number
    612090316266
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y873 VST

Does Y873 VST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 VST is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y873 VST?
The MOT on Y873 VST is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 VST done?
Y873 VST was recorded at 118,325 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,760 miles a year.
Has Y873 VST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 VST has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y873 VST 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 Y873 VST find?
Y873 VST passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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