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Y56 TDA

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,619 mi
Last recorded76,619 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 TDA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 76,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 76,606 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 76,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 64,584 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,586 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight unit slightly insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,584 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight unit slightly insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,842 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,837 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake imbalance suggest attention

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,794 miles

rear brake imbalance suggest attention

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,056 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,011 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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Y56 TDA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y56 TDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y56 TDA registered?

Y56 TDA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y56 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y56 TDA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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