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Y264 XEF

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,075 mi
Last recorded163,075 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 XEF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 163,075 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Pipe split (1.1.3 (e))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor close to seat mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor close to seat mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 7 Aug 2017 158,259 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill (not in prescribed area)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2017 158,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill (not in prescribed area)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2016 148,108 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 148,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,303 miles

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

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

offside front suspension wishbone rear rubber bush is perishing around centre pin

Fail 21 Jul 2015 134,299 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside front suspension wishbone rear rubber bush is perishing around centre pin

Pass 28 Jun 2014 115,231 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,231 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,918 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 99,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,918 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 92,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,220 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust shields broken off

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped/pitted

some of the high level brake light sources/leds inoperative

Fail 24 Jun 2011 84,213 miles

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

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

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

both rear shockabsorber dust shields broken off

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped/pitted

some of the high level brake light sources/leds inoperative

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,340 miles

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

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

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

offside rear shocker dust cover broken

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,345 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,517 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 53,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 35,598 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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Y264 XEF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y264 XEF, 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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Y264 XEF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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