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Y905 TKK

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,549 mi
Last recorded64,549 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 TKK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,549 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 64,549 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,879 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 58,431 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,272 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 52,266 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,176 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative broken (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs heavily corroded / worn / poor condition

Front indicators discoloured

Nearside Front tyre stem valve perished

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded , compensator to hose

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit / borderline pass

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to n/s/r floor pan

front sub frame corroded

front suspension wishbones heavily corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,777 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,031 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front brake pads deteriorated/poor condition

front lower arms deteriorated corroded/poor condition

nearside front tyre deteriorated/perished/under inflated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 45,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front brake pads deteriorated/poor condition

front lower arms deteriorated corroded/poor condition

nearside front tyre deteriorated/perished/under inflated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 40,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,855 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,578 miles

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,781 miles

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,564 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,564 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 24,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,903 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,941 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 20,941 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,452 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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Y905 TKK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y905 TKK, 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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Y905 TKK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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