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Y173 CJT

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,928 mi
Last recorded68,928 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 CJT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 68,928 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,620 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,090 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,272 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,760 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 31,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,358 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,208 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 17,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 7,931 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 CJT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CJT, 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 Y173 CJT registered?

Y173 CJT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y173 CJT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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