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Y151 BHO

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,762 mi
Last recorded29,762 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 BHO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 29,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,669 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 24,669 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,772 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 31 Jul 2017 20,663 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,155 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,427 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 13,417 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 12,814 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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Y151 BHO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y151 BHO, 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 Y151 BHO registered?

Y151 BHO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y151 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y151 BHO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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