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Y798 BAA

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,739 mi
Last recorded111,739 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 BAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 111,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 111,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 110,412 miles

Front exhaust section/flexi deteriorated, slight leakage.

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,046 miles

Front & rear tyres cracking/perishing.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak on engine/gearbox.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Service/parking brake performance just met requirements.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,355 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,463 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,955 miles

Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,793 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light does not fully illuminate

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light does not fully illuminate

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2010 73,958 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,075 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,075 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,271 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 63,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 54,046 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,593 miles

front tyres close to limit

poor beam pattern n/s headlight

slight ridge front brake discs + pads very thin

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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Y798 BAA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y798 BAA, 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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Y798 BAA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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