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Y166 ACV

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,395 mi
Last recorded58,395 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 ACV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,395 miles

surface corrosion front wishbones and subframes

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,381 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 58,376 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,199 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,632 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 32,900 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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Y166 ACV 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 75%.

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 Y166 ACV, 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 Y166 ACV registered?

Y166 ACV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y166 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 ACV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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