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Y198 ETN

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,834 mi
Last recorded112,834 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 ETN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 105,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 105,472 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,572 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 91,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,928 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 66,571 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,268 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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Y198 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y198 ETN, 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 Y198 ETN registered?

Y198 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y198 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 ETN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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