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Y165 ETN

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,399 mi
Last recorded51,399 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 ETN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,614 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,614 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,155 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,905 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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Y165 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y165 ETN, 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 Y165 ETN registered?

Y165 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y165 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y165 ETN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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