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Y143 OPV

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,193 mi
Last recorded73,193 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 OPV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,193 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Rear Wiper incomplete

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror missing (non oblig)

Offside Front door check strap missing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,892 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front - unable to check an adult belt

Rear exhaust clamp touching metal brake pipe - No damage to brake pipe, clamp moved

Rear wiper split

Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,892 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front - unable to check an adult belt

Front Electrical wiring insecure Touching offside front drive shaft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust clamp touching metal brake pipe - No damage to brake pipe, clamp moved

Rear wiper split

Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,518 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,518 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1/offside front trye wearing on edges 2/ oil low on dipstick

Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,213 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 47,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2009 43,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

o/s/f bumper damaged

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,055 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 35,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,396 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edges

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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Y143 OPV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y143 OPV, 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 Y143 OPV registered?

Y143 OPV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y143 OPV safe to buy?

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