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Y172 RPO

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,602 mi
Last recorded38,602 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 RPO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,602 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 38,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,103 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,338 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on front brake disc

rear offsidde and nearside tyres deterioating

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light cracking on rear tyre walls/treads

slight wear/corrosion forming on front brake disc

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,607 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,761 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,535 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RPO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

Y172 RPO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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