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Y485 DAU

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,727 mi
Last recorded42,727 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 DAU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,440 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks on side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,136 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,742 miles

Both rear tyres show age related cracki in tread and sidewalls

Fail 24 Mar 2011 28,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,795 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 24,853 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,853 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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Y485 DAU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y485 DAU, 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 Y485 DAU registered?

Y485 DAU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y485 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y485 DAU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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