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Y826 TSD

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,883 mi
Last recorded42,883 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 TSD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,358 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,954 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 28,954 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 20,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,327 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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Y826 TSD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y826 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

How do I check the history of Y826 TSD?

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What year was Y826 TSD registered?

Y826 TSD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y826 TSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y826 TSD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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