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Y801 UGJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,995 mi
Last recorded111,995 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 UGJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 107,816 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 107,816 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outer skin rear ex box rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,492 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,124 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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Y801 UGJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y801 UGJ, 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 Y801 UGJ registered?

Y801 UGJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y801 UGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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