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Y182 EBB

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 EBB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,036 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,645 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,952 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,801 miles

front caliper slider bolt &bushes split

Fail 28 Mar 2014 63,218 miles

Front caliper slider bolts & bushes split/worn.

Front to rear brake pipes and pipes to both rear wheels getting rusty.

Hazard switch sticky.

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,218 miles

Front caliper slider bolts & bushes split/worn.

Front to rear brake pipes and pipes to both rear wheels getting rusty.

Hazard switch sticky.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,948 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,451 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,741 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 49,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,703 miles

centre exhaust sleeve rusty.

various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 43,703 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve rusty.

various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,711 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y182 EBB is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y182 EBB, 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 Y182 EBB registered?

Y182 EBB is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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