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Y792 TSJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,548 mi
Last recorded108,548 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 TSJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear service brake efficiency low

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 105,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 98,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brakes binding

n/s headlamp adjuster loose in operation

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2012 98,772 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding

n/s headlamp adjuster loose in operation

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,631 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 92,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 91,596 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 90,515 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,743 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 84,743 miles

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

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,721 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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Y792 TSJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y792 TSJ, 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 Y792 TSJ registered?

Y792 TSJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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