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Y49 RDF

2001 Seat Arosa

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 RDF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022 159,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components fouling brake disc (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2021 158,990 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam bulb position (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam bulb position (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to the suspension mount (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic liner (5.2.3 (f))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose touching rear axle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats was removed on test time

exhaust excessive noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2020 146,833 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 146,822 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 141,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perrished

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre valve perrished

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 May 2016 124,903 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 124,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,324 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,727 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

nsf wheel has a lot of negative camber

Fail 10 Apr 2013 104,727 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

nsf wheel has a lot of negative camber

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,867 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,057 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 78,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,625 miles

nearside side repeater held on with tape slight noise coming from front brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,617 miles

o/s headlamp slight water ingress not affecting beam pattern

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,894 miles

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,905 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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Y49 RDF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y49 RDF, 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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Y49 RDF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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