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Y989 TGD

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 TGD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 74,358 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition door glass fallen into door / come of runner (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front e p c warning on dash

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under chassis covered in corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,648 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,561 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 60,561 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,871 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 51,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,640 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,585 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,390 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,223 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 33,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,288 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall however not showing ply/cords

scuffing noise from rear brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 26,288 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall however not showing ply/cords

scuffing noise from rear brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,685 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2009 18,658 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,060 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,060 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,998 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 15,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,138 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

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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Y989 TGD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y989 TGD, 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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Y989 TGD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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