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Y172 DTO

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 DTO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,013 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 60,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 35,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,751 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 29,429 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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Y172 DTO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y172 DTO, 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 Y172 DTO registered?

Y172 DTO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y172 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 DTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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