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Y829 UOW

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 UOW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,808 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,365 miles

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

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

both rear shockers dust covers detached.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 62,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy. (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear shockers dust covers detached.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,755 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket b roken

Fail 12 Mar 2015 57,755 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket b roken

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear seats folded away at the time of the test

offside windscreen wiperblade split but still able to clear the screen at the time of the test

one bulb not working within the high level stoplight more than 50% still working

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear seats folded away at the time of the test

offside windscreen wiperblade split but still able to clear the screen at the time of the test

one bulb not working within the high level stoplight more than 50% still working

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,278 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,676 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 9,936 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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Y829 UOW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y829 UOW, 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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Y829 UOW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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