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Y92 OTU

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,719 mi
Last recorded65,719 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 OTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,272 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,272 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,974 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes noisy but woking ok

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,898 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,371 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,546 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,106 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,106 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,028 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 31,023 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,590 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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Y92 OTU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y92 OTU, 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

How do I check the history of Y92 OTU?

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What year was Y92 OTU registered?

Y92 OTU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y92 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y92 OTU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y92 OTU have outstanding finance?

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