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Y848 TGC

2001 Seat Arosa

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,340 mi
Last recorded142,340 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 142,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 136,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 136,178 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 132,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,487 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front flexi brake hose slightly perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 121,838 miles

oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 116,598 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 108,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,090 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,813 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 83,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 76,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 76,570 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,637 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 71,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,719 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 62,719 miles

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

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

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

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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Y848 TGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y848 TGC, 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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Y848 TGC is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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