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Y495 HWT

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,852 mi
Last recorded37,852 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 HWT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,852 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 37,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush [steering pulling to off side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 35,788 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 35,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 35,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,760 miles

steering out of track tyre worn near side front

Pass 11 May 2017 34,460 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 34,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 33,607 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 33,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 May 2014 33,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 32,692 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 May 2013 32,692 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 32,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,943 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 31,144 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 30,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,473 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2006 29,099 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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Y495 HWT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y495 HWT, 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 Y495 HWT registered?

Y495 HWT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y495 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y495 HWT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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