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Y491 TKP

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

154,309 mi
Last recorded154,309 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 TKP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 154,309 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 152,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 148,747 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 144,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 139,828 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 135,565 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 131,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,059 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 119,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,865 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust deteriorated.complete.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,942 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,504 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 78,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,195 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2006 44,412 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y491 TKP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 Y491 TKP, 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 Y491 TKP registered?

Y491 TKP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y491 TKP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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