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Y744 TKO

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,231 mi
Last recorded212,231 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 TKO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 212,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 210,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 209,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 209,293 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 206,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 200,622 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear damper shrouds dropped, bump stops worn

Fail 26 Mar 2011 200,622 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear damper shrouds dropped, bump stops worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 193,986 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 193,986 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 185,399 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 185,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 174,337 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 174,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Pass 7 Mar 2007 155,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 134,542 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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Y744 TKO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y744 TKO, 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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Y744 TKO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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