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Y808 LDP

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,408 mi
Last recorded129,408 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 LDP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,567 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,130 miles

item removed from drivers view

n/s/f outer door handle damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,130 miles

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

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

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

item removed from drivers view

n/s/f outer door handle damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2014 77,250 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,250 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,708 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,553 miles

Wipers worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Wipers worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,280 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 61,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,532 miles

front brake discs are worn

n/s front tyre has wear on outer edge.possible tracking

o/s rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,779 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 42,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre cracking

Pass 24 May 2006 39,387 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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Y808 LDP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y808 LDP, 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 Y808 LDP registered?

Y808 LDP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y808 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 LDP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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