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Y196 HAK

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 HAK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,084 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge ... CHANGE IS ADVISED..

Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,084 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge ... CHANGE IS ADVISED..

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,706 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,706 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,357 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,346 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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Y196 HAK 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y196 HAK, 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 Y196 HAK registered?

Y196 HAK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y196 HAK safe to buy?

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