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Y68 UDT

2001 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,002 mi
Last recorded101,002 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 UDT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,002 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Check engine light on

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2013 89,707 miles

chip in screen

exhaust deteriorating

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2012 82,143 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 82,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 58,668 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 69,340 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,406 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,405 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,673 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN.

FRONT DISCS CORRODING.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP MISTED UP SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN,FRONT TYRES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NOT GOOD,OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,841 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN,FRONT TYRES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NOT GOOD,OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,099 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE(NOT REPAIRABLE)....

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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Y68 UDT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y68 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 Y68 UDT registered?

Y68 UDT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y68 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y68 UDT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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