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Y218 SCU

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,879 mi
Last recorded92,879 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 SCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,879 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 87,616 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 87,616 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 81,861 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 81,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 73,150 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 73,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 56,685 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 49,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,083 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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Y218 SCU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y218 SCU, 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 Y218 SCU registered?

Y218 SCU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y218 SCU safe to buy?

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