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Y788 BWP

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,227 mi
Last recorded51,227 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,227 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 44,777 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,009 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,182 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 29,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,626 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,784 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,805 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,213 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 14,133 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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Y788 BWP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y788 BWP, 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 Y788 BWP registered?

Y788 BWP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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