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Y217 KCB

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 KCB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 68,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,847 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,782 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,453 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,927 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,134 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,129 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,510 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,526 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,273 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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Y217 KCB is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y217 KCB, 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 Y217 KCB registered?

Y217 KCB is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y217 KCB safe to buy?

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