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Y878 SDD

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,862 mi
Last recorded135,862 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 SDD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear offside rear seat missing

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,465 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Rear seat belt receiver covers damaged but operating effectively (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,586 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly fogged. Aim and beam pattern within recommendations. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 126,484 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Mid box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Upper bush split and lower rubber bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Upper rubber bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,116 miles

Rear Seat belt receiver casings missing although operating efficiently.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 120,116 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid box to rear pipe (7.1.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Seat belt receiver casings missing although operating efficiently.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,133 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 113,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,827 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 98,827 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear suspension bump stops perished and adrift

condensation in n/s headlamp unit

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,090 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear suspension bump stops perished and adrift

condensation in n/s headlamp unit

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,610 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,133 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner and outer edges of tread

offside rear tyre splitting on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,668 miles

Rear tyres side walls cracked, no exposed cord.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,851 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 37,885 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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Y878 SDD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y878 SDD, 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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What year was Y878 SDD registered?

Y878 SDD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y878 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 SDD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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