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SEAT Arosa

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y878 EDAMOT history

Y878 EDA is a black petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
125,705 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 EDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 EDA was last recorded at 125,705 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 7,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,978 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7,727 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,705 miles
  • 2023 – 117,978 miles
  • 2022 – 113,034 miles
  • 2018 – 112,426 miles
  • 2017 – 112,103 miles
  • 2014 – 111,867 miles
  • 2013 – 102,245 miles
  • 2011 – 89,846 miles
  • 2010 – 77,017 miles
  • 2009 – 72,064 miles
  • 2008 – 62,242 miles
  • 2007 – 49,347 miles
  • 2006 – 41,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,705 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,705 miles (+7,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,705 miles
    Test number
    341911356670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,978 miles
    Test number
    162174106815
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryScreen damage not in line of sight

  3. Fail117,978 miles (+4,944)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,978 miles
    Test number
    877762824317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryScreen damage not in line of sight

  4. Pass113,034 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,034 miles
    Test number
    912873866303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,426 miles (+323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,426 miles
    Test number
    705267381919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spring broken but still located
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer

  6. Pass112,103 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,103 miles
    Test number
    616649838616
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear wheel/brake

  7. Fail112,103 miles (+236)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,103 miles
    Test number
    274295324770
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear wheel/brake

  8. Fail111,867 miles (+9,622)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,867 miles
    Test number
    845058664181
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteEpc light on

  9. Pass102,245 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    197861653491
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteEpc light on

  10. Fail102,245 miles (+12,399)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    178950553434
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteEpc light on

  11. Pass89,846 miles (+67)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,846 miles
    Test number
    378442341488
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEcu & epc light on
    • NoteN/s/r s/absorber cover insecure
    • NoteRear discs worn

  12. Fail89,779 miles (+12,762)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,779 miles
    Test number
    917168231291
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEcu & epc light on
    • NoteN/s/r s/absorber cover insecure
    • NoteRear discs worn

  13. Pass77,017 miles (+4,953)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    221398410244
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass72,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    504979319267
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail72,061 miles (+9,819)3 failures2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    831549819262
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r lower position lamp bright ? - o/s/r not working

  16. Fail62,242 miles5 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    784554318236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteEPC light on
    • NoteBulb not working in high level stop lamp
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass62,242 miles (+12,895)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    821464518229
    • NoteEPC light on
    • NoteBulb not working in high level stop lamp
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass49,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    223662717279
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail49,347 miles (+8,019)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    970812517220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass41,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,328 miles
    Test number
    942664416299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,328 miles3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,328 miles
    Test number
    634554516207
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAlloy wheel centre cap fitted
    • NoteCondensation in n s f headlamp unit

Questions about Y878 EDA

Does Y878 EDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 EDA expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 EDA?
The MOT on Y878 EDA expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 EDA done?
Y878 EDA was recorded at 125,705 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has Y878 EDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 EDA has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y878 EDA 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 Y878 EDA find?
Y878 EDA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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