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Y966 DGO

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

139,806 mi
Last recorded139,806 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 DGO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 135,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,838 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 130,838 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,236 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 125,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,037 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS, AMBER BULBS FADED.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both dipped beam patterns poor

corrosion holes and leak in exhaust pipe rear of centre silencer

several high level stop lamp bulbs not working

stone damage screen

tail silencer corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 119,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS, AMBER BULBS FADED.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both dipped beam patterns poor

corrosion holes and leak in exhaust pipe rear of centre silencer

several high level stop lamp bulbs not working

stone damage screen

tail silencer corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 116,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,169 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 109,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs heaily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

level to tilt passenger seat forward missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs heaily corroded

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

level to tilt passenger seat forward missing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 96,939 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs heaily corroded

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

level to tilt passenger seat forward missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 83,380 miles

front near side tyre worn on inner edge

off side windscreen washer not working correctly

Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 78,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2006 66,320 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 66,320 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 55,067 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 55,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y966 DGO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y966 DGO, 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 Y966 DGO registered?

Y966 DGO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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