MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,178 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front discs corroded/ rusty
rear tyres perished
slight exhaust leak (centre box)
small oil leak
wiper blades smeary and in poor condition
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
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
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
chips in windscreen
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chips in windscreen
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
chip in windscreen
chip in windscreen
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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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.
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Y973 UGU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 July 2001.
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