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Y973 UGU

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,178 mi
Last recorded88,178 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 UGU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,178 miles

front discs corroded/ rusty

rear tyres perished

slight exhaust leak (centre box)

small oil leak

wiper blades smeary and in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,738 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Front suspension arms getting abit corroded

Rear end exhaust heat shield abit loose

Slight corrosion and leak at rear exhaust mounting area behind central silencer box

Small crack at screen

Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,738 miles

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

Braking system leaking Brake limiter valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Front suspension arms getting abit corroded

O/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Rear end exhaust heat shield abit loose

Slight corrosion and leak at rear exhaust mounting area behind central silencer box

Small crack at screen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,972 miles

Engine management light at dash stays ON

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension components starting to get abit corroded (esp front susp/arms)

Slight scuffing noise from rear brakes when applied

Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,268 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2013 70,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,227 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,227 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sticker nearside of rear view mirror does not directly obstruct the drivers view as it is behind the mirror

Fail 7 Nov 2011 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sticker nearside of rear view mirror does not directly obstruct the drivers view as it is behind the mirror

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,315 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 40,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 35,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear suspension bump stops broken up

Pass 17 May 2007 29,872 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 29,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 27,198 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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Y973 UGU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y973 UGU, 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

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What year was Y973 UGU registered?

Y973 UGU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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