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Y47 TDA

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 TDA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,376 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 98,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 92,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,591 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,344 miles

F/wipers splitting

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,580 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust backbox corroded and slightly blowing

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,580 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust backbox corroded and slightly blowing

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 66,484 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2012 62,520 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 May 2011 59,485 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s wing mirror casing damaged not affecting veiw to rear

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Fail 9 May 2011 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s wing mirror casing damaged not affecting veiw to rear

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Fail 1 Jun 2010 53,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,303 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 42,303 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,851 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,816 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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Y47 TDA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y47 TDA, 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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Y47 TDA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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