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T140 YDV

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,662 mi
Last recorded57,662 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 YDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 57,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point at rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear foot brake effort slightly low

Pass 10 Feb 2023 56,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 52,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,265 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 51,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,152 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 49,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothfront brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothfront brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,159 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,151 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is loose

gearbox under side is damp with oil

offside rear shock absorber dust cover is loose

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,767 miles

engine and gearbox under side damp with oil film

Fail 10 Dec 2014 41,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and gearbox under side damp with oil film

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,876 miles

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

engie sump and gearbox underneath are damp with oil film

Fail 10 Dec 2013 40,876 miles

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

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

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

engie sump and gearbox underneath are damp with oil film

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,703 miles

rear off and nearside shockabsorber dust covers have come loose

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,832 miles

hatch back wiper blade is worn to excess

Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,726 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 35,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advice only age cracks on nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,665 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall has surface cracks

Fail 7 Jan 2010 33,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre inner wall has surface cracks

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,405 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,046 miles

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

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

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

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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T140 YDV is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T140 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.

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What year was T140 YDV registered?

T140 YDV is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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