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Y153 AAH

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,068 mi
Last recorded67,068 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 AAH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,386 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,988 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 37,862 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,862 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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Y153 AAH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y153 AAH, 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 Y153 AAH registered?

Y153 AAH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y153 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 AAH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y153 AAH have outstanding finance?

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