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BX51 YWY

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,432 mi
Last recorded102,432 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YWY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2010 102,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,432 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 102,420 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OS and NSR shock absorber covers loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear no plate discoloured

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,065 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 78,065 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,251 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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BX51 YWY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX51 YWY, 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 BX51 YWY registered?

BX51 YWY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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