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Y228 ETN

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 ETN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate cracked

rear brake pipes have signs of corrosion under plastic coating

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,535 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread not exposing cords

Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,355 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread not exposing cords

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,779 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 62,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,194 miles

signs of corrosion on brake pipes

signs of perishing on front + rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,348 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 20,341 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,006 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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Y228 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y228 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 Y228 ETN registered?

Y228 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y228 ETN safe to buy?

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