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Y761 UMW

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,084 mi
Last recorded92,084 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 UMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,084 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 70% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 89,352 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 70% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,331 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,331 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,749 miles

Electrical wiring insecure alternator main wire resting on drive sharft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,067 miles

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

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

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

clutch approaching top of bite

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,441 miles

clutch approaching top of bite

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,801 miles

Slight pitting to front discs (inner side).

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,226 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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Y761 UMW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y761 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 Y761 UMW registered?

Y761 UMW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y761 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y761 UMW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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