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Y824 TSD

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,522 mi
Last recorded101,522 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 TSD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,522 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 101,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,683 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,683 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,860 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,860 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,478 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,725 miles

offside mirror cover is missing

Fail 25 Aug 2010 55,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside mirror cover is missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,539 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,536 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,482 miles

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

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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Y824 TSD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y824 TSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y824 TSD registered?

Y824 TSD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y824 TSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y824 TSD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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