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Y198 TCS

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,125 mi
Last recorded41,125 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 TCS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 41,125 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 37,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 37,770 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,841 miles

front & rear suspension components corroded

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 6 Oct 2022 33,900 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes swollen under plastic coating

advise rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 33,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

advise rear metal brake pipes swollen under plastic coating

advise rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 31,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm inner bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,421 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 29,418 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/side & n/side front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,480 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and neaside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 27,452 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and neaside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,855 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jun 2016 22,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre splitting through tread

engine management light on

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 20,740 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 18,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 18,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2012 17,546 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,655 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,172 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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Y198 TCS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y198 TCS, 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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Y198 TCS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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