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Y57 UDT

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,063 mi
Last recorded144,063 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 UDT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 144,063 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 136,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,811 miles

o/s f b/pipe f/bumper

Fail 15 Apr 2016 135,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,073 miles

coil springs corroding exhaust slightly fluffing brake pipes oxidising handbrake on limit rear brakes require attention shortly

Fail 9 Apr 2015 133,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil springs corroding exhaust slightly fluffing brake pipes oxidising handbrake on limit rear brakes require attention shortly

Pass 16 Apr 2014 130,804 miles

exhaust slight blow on front rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2014 130,804 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slight blow on front rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,869 miles

rear brakes require adjustment

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2013 126,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes require adjustment

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2012 123,066 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 123,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 115,318 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 115,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2010 106,907 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 106,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,770 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 95,763 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,858 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,571 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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Y57 UDT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y57 UDT, 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 Y57 UDT registered?

Y57 UDT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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