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Y795 TSJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,457 mi
Last recorded68,457 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 TSJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,457 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 68,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,185 miles

Front brake imbalance - 23%

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

Nearside headlamp leveller inoperative.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,944 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 55,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,577 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,577 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,392 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 42,392 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,582 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y795 TSJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y795 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 Y795 TSJ registered?

Y795 TSJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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