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Y583 PUR

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 PUR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,528 miles

Both front lower arms corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on edges and deteriorated. (main tread 3mm).

Offside rear tyre worn on edges and deteriorated.(main tread 3mm).

Wipers deteriorated but clearing screen.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,523 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front lower arms corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on edges and deteriorated. (main tread 3mm).

Offside rear tyre worn on edges and deteriorated.(main tread 3mm).

Wipers deteriorated but clearing screen.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 77,318 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,934 miles

advise both front brake disc condition pitted

advise n/s front tyre worn edge

Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,934 miles

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

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

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

advise both front brake disc condition pitted

advise n/s front tyre worn edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,067 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,637 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre worn inner strongly advise replacement

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,637 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn inner strongly advise replacement

Fail 1 Aug 2008 63,280 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre worn inner

Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,280 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn inner

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,618 miles

advise h/brake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,852 miles

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

n/s/r shocker cover adrift

Fail 14 Jul 2006 49,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r shocker cover adrift

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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Y583 PUR 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 57.1%.

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 Y583 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y583 PUR registered?

Y583 PUR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y583 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y583 PUR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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