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Y219 TCS

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,294 mi
Last recorded96,294 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 TCS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,294 miles

battery loose

eml light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 96,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal inappropriately repaired (3.3.A.6)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

battery loose

eml light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 89,861 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 89,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 62,950 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 52,325 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,952 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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Y219 TCS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y219 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y219 TCS registered?

Y219 TCS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y219 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y219 TCS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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