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Y706 DTO

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 DTO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 121,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 121,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2016 113,537 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 23 May 2016 113,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,337 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 97,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 86,108 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt locking device outer casing missing

oily underneath engine

rear shocks outer casings dropped down

Fail 23 May 2013 86,106 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt locking device outer casing missing

oily underneath engine

rear shocks outer casings dropped down

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear outer shock casings dropped

n/s/r seat belt locking device cover broken

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slightly oily underneath engine area

Fail 14 Apr 2012 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,983 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / PLASTIC COVERS LOOSE / DROPED DOWN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING SLIGHTLY CRACKED / PERISHED 185 / 55 / 14 H

Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,983 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / PLASTIC COVERS LOOSE / DROPED DOWN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING SLIGHTLY CRACKED / PERISHED 185 / 55 / 14 H

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 41,496 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,607 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,979 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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Y706 DTO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y706 DTO, 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 Y706 DTO registered?

Y706 DTO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y706 DTO safe to buy?

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