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Y731 DTO

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,743 mi
Last recorded62,743 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 DTO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 62,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering components have surface rust

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 50,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,426 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,771 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 25,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 11,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 4,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 4,354 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

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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Y731 DTO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 Y731 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.

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What year was Y731 DTO registered?

Y731 DTO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y731 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y731 DTO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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