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Y214 DEP

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,147 mi
Last recorded117,147 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 DEP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,147 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

suspension lowered

Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,146 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades fitted to wrong sides (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

fuel filter corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 114,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,592 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)

fuel filter corroded

suspension has been lowered

Fail 7 Apr 2014 110,813 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 110,813 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 102,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 141,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,263 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2007 48,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,102 miles

Brake discs corroded

Breather return to tank pipe broken,smell of petrol advise immediate attention

Oil leak from gerarbox

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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Y214 DEP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y214 DEP, 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 Y214 DEP registered?

Y214 DEP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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