Official DVLA Record

1998 SEAT Arosa 1.4L Petrol · R235 CMX

R235 CMX

1998 SEAT Arosa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09/01/1998. Recorded mileage 54,189 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SEAT AROSA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 16/09/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (27/05/2017)
Recorded Mileage
54,189 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/09/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 27/05/2017
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1390cc

R235 CMX Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2016
  • 54,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R235 CMX Mileage History

  1. 10/01/200627,890 mi
  2. 19/01/200730,590 mi+2,700 mi
  3. 02/01/200832,568 mi+1,978 mi
  4. 23/12/200834,551 mi+1,983 mi
  5. 23/12/200834,551 mi
  6. 08/12/200936,332 mi+1,781 mi
  7. 29/12/201038,061 mi+1,729 mi
  8. 13/12/201138,875 mi+814 mi
  9. 13/12/201138,875 mi
  10. 14/08/201338,967 mi+92 mi
  11. 18/08/201441,750 mi+2,783 mi
  12. 27/08/201550,407 mi+8,657 mi
  13. 17/09/201654,189 mi+3,782 mi

Average of roughly 2,461 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

R235 CMX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 07:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Seat Arosa (R235 CMX) between January 2006 and September 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY