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SEAT Arosa

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y878 SDDMOT history

Y878 SDD is a red diesel SEAT Arosa first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
135,862 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 SDD
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
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 SDD was last recorded at 135,862 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,465 miles · 12 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
5,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,862 miles
  • 2022 – 135,465 miles
  • 2020 – 130,568 miles
  • 2019 – 126,586 miles
  • 2018 – 120,116 miles
  • 2017 – 113,133 miles
  • 2016 – 105,693 miles
  • 2015 – 98,827 miles
  • 2014 – 92,091 miles
  • 2013 – 85,610 miles
  • 2012 – 76,133 miles
  • 2011 – 74,668 miles
  • 2010 – 66,083 miles
  • 2009 – 55,688 miles
  • 2008 – 52,851 miles
  • 2007 – 48,691 miles
  • 2006 – 43,781 miles
  • 2005 – 37,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,862 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear seat missing

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.

  • Rear Seat belt receiver casings missing although operating efficiently.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,862 miles (+397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,862 miles
    Test number
    747234067509
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear seat missing

  2. Pass135,465 miles (+4,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,465 miles
    Test number
    465531463960
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass130,568 miles (+3,982)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,568 miles
    Test number
    565667080087
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged Rear seat belt receiver covers damaged but operating effectively (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,586 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    562705713215
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly fogged. Aim and beam pattern within recommendations. (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail126,484 miles (+6,368)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,484 miles
    Test number
    731194365380
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Mid box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Upper bush split and lower rubber bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Upper rubber bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass120,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,116 miles
    Test number
    108320390761
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt receiver casings missing although operating efficiently.

  7. Fail120,116 miles (+6,983)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,116 miles
    Test number
    170444053596
    • FailureDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid box to rear pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt receiver casings missing although operating efficiently.

  8. Pass113,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,133 miles
    Test number
    528205060628
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail113,133 miles (+7,440)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,133 miles
    Test number
    442474695540
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass105,693 miles (+6,866)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,693 miles
    Test number
    679743760052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass98,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    638828495009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,827 miles (+6,736)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    366467895093
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass92,091 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    349337194081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops perished and adrift
    • NoteCondensation in n/s headlamp unit
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt clasp cover missing

  14. Fail92,090 miles (+6,480)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,090 miles
    Test number
    517777994064
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops perished and adrift
    • NoteCondensation in n/s headlamp unit
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt clasp cover missing

  15. Pass85,610 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,610 miles
    Test number
    126986683001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,133 miles (+1,465)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,133 miles
    Test number
    819084502142
    • NoteNearside rear tyre splitting on inner and outer edges of tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre splitting on inner and outer edges of tread

  17. Pass74,668 miles (+8,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    397614091086
    • NoteRear tyres side walls cracked, no exposed cord.

  18. Pass66,083 miles (+10,395)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    230504000468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,688 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    834383739101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,851 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    490541838239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,691 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    871931247211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,781 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,781 miles
    Test number
    260335316214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    171611335220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 SDD

Does Y878 SDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 SDD expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 SDD?
The MOT on Y878 SDD expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 SDD done?
Y878 SDD was recorded at 135,862 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 5,424 miles a year.
Has Y878 SDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 SDD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y878 SDD 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 SDD find?
Y878 SDD passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded; nearside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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