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Y181 ORT

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,860 mi
Last recorded64,860 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 ORT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2019 64,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very low effort 20 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Offside and nearside front wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Offside and nearside rears, wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front rubbers worn, part of link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front sill lips distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox very noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 56,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,184 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door check strap broken

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2012 36,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,741 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 26,741 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,173 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 14,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,087 miles

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc,s.

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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Y181 ORT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y181 ORT, 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 Y181 ORT registered?

Y181 ORT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y181 ORT safe to buy?

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