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Y258 ROT

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,508 mi
Last recorded134,508 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 ROT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,508 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

mil light on

Fail 13 Apr 2015 134,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

mil light on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 128,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

ns sill dented

Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,083 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 121,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 111,150 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 13 May 2011 101,650 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 101,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres on min wear limit

Pass 21 May 2010 92,004 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 92,004 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 79,633 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,137 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,113 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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Y258 ROT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y258 ROT, 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 Y258 ROT registered?

Y258 ROT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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