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T135 YDV

1999 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,610 mi
Last recorded173,610 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 YDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 173,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 173,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 164,205 miles

Oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 160,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 160,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 156,650 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 155,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 154,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 148,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 143,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2006 137,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2005 131,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2005 131,720 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T135 YDV is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 T135 YDV, 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 27 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T135 YDV registered?

T135 YDV is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T135 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T135 YDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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