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Y575 PUR

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 PUR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,187 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 680,108 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,530 miles

engine manegment light on,air leak from engine

nsr tyre mishaped

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,225 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,224 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,148 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 57,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,738 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,715 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 51,715 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,823 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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Y575 PUR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y575 PUR, 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 Y575 PUR registered?

Y575 PUR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y575 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 PUR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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