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EX51 YKJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,906 mi
Last recorded117,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YKJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,906 miles

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

crack on lower of windscreen, not affecting view

filler nearside outer sill

front exhaust clamp onto cat badly corroded

nearside front brake hose cracked

nearside wiper deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 117,906 miles

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

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

crack on lower of windscreen, not affecting view

filler nearside outer sill

front exhaust clamp onto cat badly corroded

nearside front brake hose cracked

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 115,414 miles

both front brake hose badly cracked

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers

crack on lower of windscreen, not affecting view

filler nearside outer sill

offside front arm rearward bush deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2016 115,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front brake hose badly cracked

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers

crack on lower of windscreen, not affecting view

filler nearside outer sill

offside front arm rearward bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,623 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blowing

filler in nearside rear outer sill

offside front arm rearward bush deteriorated

offside rear reflector damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2015 112,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blowing

filler in nearside rear outer sill

offside front arm rearward bush deteriorated

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes deteriorated

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blowing

offside front suspension arm rearward bush worn

offside rear brake binding near limit

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,482 miles

damage on front number plate

damage on offside rear reflector

nearside front arm rearward bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,884 miles

damage on front number plate

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,742 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,587 miles

both front brake discs corroded

damage on offside rear reflector

not all bulbs in high level brake light are working

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,258 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,255 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,526 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 54,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,551 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 36,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2006 36,884 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2005 30,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,141 miles

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

front number plate damaged

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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EX51 YKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX51 YKJ, 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 EX51 YKJ registered?

EX51 YKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EX51 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YKJ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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