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Y173 BHO

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 BHO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,331 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 61,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,719 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 52,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,806 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 46,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,046 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 41,046 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,067 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,005 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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Y173 BHO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y173 BHO, 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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Y173 BHO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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