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Y172 ARW

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,803 mi
Last recorded37,803 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 ARW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,803 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 37,803 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,812 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2015 27,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front tyre very close to suspension

Offside Front tyre worn on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 22,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,163 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,952 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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Y172 ARW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y172 ARW, 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 Y172 ARW registered?

Y172 ARW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y172 ARW safe to buy?

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