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BDZ 846

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,917 mi
Last recorded43,917 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 846
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,917 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 43,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,196 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,687 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 40,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,371 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,999 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 25,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,550 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 22,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,382 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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BDZ 846 is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDZ 846, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDZ 846 registered?

BDZ 846 is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is BDZ 846 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDZ 846 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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