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Y753 UMW

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,798 mi
Last recorded69,798 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY753 UMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 69,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,502 miles

both the rear tyres are very badly perished

front brake discs are corroded

front headlight lenses are crazed

gearbox bearings are noisey

offside front lower wishbone corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,829 miles

both the front headlight lenses are crazed

both the rear tyres are badly perished

front brake discs are badly corroded

servo vacuum hose is split and in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,956 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 53,809 miles

nearside front tyre perished and approaching the wear bars

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,776 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 51,776 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leaks apparent

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,860 miles

rear silencer corroded and thin

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,742 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 39,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,822 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 35,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2011 31,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 27,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 23,147 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 23,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 18,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2007 14,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 10,005 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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Y753 UMW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y753 UMW, 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 Y753 UMW registered?

Y753 UMW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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