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Y259 RDL

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,176 mi
Last recorded36,176 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 RDL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 36,176 miles

offside rear lamp cover missing

Pass 17 Feb 2025 35,986 miles

o/s rear lens cover missing

Pass 5 Feb 2024 35,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 35,207 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 35,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,120 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to crack open

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,176 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 8,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 7,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,170 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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Y259 RDL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y259 RDL, 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 Y259 RDL registered?

Y259 RDL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y259 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 RDL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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