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Y585 OVL

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 OVL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe surface corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 134,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 120,587 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covered in under seal

Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,760 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,475 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,474 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle when applied together (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,036 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,036 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,969 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,981 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 88,981 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,056 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 86,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,939 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 83,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,507 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 80,507 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,084 miles

Nearside front wing mirror cover missing.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,084 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Metal heat sheild around offside inner driveshaft boot insecure.

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front wheel set back more than offside possible bent suspenision arm or incorrect ball joint fitted.

Nearside front wing mirror cover missing.

Slight brake bind on both front wheels with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,609 miles

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

front brake discs condition poor

Fail 3 Aug 2010 62,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs condition poor

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,938 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,129 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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Y585 OVL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y585 OVL, 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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Y585 OVL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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