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Y454 DGN

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,255 mi
Last recorded151,255 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 DGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 151,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at hanging bracket (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link bush showing wear (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 151,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at hanging bracket (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link bush showing wear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 143,091 miles

Front Sub Frame Has Surface Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Detached From Shocker Cover

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bump Stop Detached From Shocker Cover

Offside Stearing Rack Boot Twisted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 133,835 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 130,353 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 125,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 122,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 122,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 117,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,674 miles

end of exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 79,998 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 51,347 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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Y454 DGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y454 DGN, 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 Y454 DGN registered?

Y454 DGN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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