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Y784 UMW

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,449 mi
Last recorded70,449 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 UMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 70,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front no plate poor

rear springs very rusty

req clutch ?

Pass 2 Mar 2019 67,993 miles

exhaust very rusty + slight blow

Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,069 miles

front no plate marked

Fail 24 Feb 2017 61,051 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate marked

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,638 miles

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,437 miles

exhaust blow centre

rear springs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 50,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust blow centre

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,371 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,238 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust joining clamp close to brake pipes.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,406 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 37,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,875 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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Y784 UMW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y784 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 Y784 UMW registered?

Y784 UMW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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