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Y844 UOW

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,508 mi
Last recorded110,508 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 UOW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 110,508 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,091 miles

corroded front brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2012 94,091 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corroded front brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,726 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 85,726 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,640 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 76,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,823 miles

small chips in front screen

Fail 20 Jun 2007 55,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,722 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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Y844 UOW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y844 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y844 UOW registered?

Y844 UOW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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