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Y576 AUT

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

189,550 mi
Last recorded189,550 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 AUT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 189,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 189,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 183,198 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 183,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 11 Jul 2012 170,559 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 170,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 154,212 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 154,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 140,796 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 140,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 127,401 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 127,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 114,474 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 114,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 102,660 miles

center stop light has 2 bulbs inop

exhaust front pipe weak

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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Y576 AUT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y576 AUT, 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 Y576 AUT registered?

Y576 AUT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y576 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y576 AUT shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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