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Y481 PUA

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,362 mi
Last recorded40,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 PUA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,362 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 29,899 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframe corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body and exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at pinion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all 4 coil springs rusty

corrosion front subframe and rear axle

Fail 27 Jun 2018 29,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at pinion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all 4 coil springs rusty

corrosion front subframe and rear axle

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,040 miles

all brake ferrules rusty

both front track rod end gaitors deteriorated but preventing ingress

rear axle very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,444 miles

eml lamp

front brake pads deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2016 28,412 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

eml lamp

front brake pads deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,020 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,496 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,063 miles

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

Rear bump stop split / insecure - n/s

Fail 27 Jun 2012 21,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,303 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,003 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,997 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 6,967 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y481 PUA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y481 PUA, 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 Y481 PUA registered?

Y481 PUA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y481 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 PUA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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