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Y229 KCB

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,800 mi
Last recorded106,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 KCB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,800 miles

185/60x14 tyres fitted to rear axle 185/55x14 tyres fitted to front axle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside headlamp aim has a weak pattern

Fail 4 Jun 2018 106,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

185/60x14 tyres fitted to rear axle 185/55x14 tyres fitted to front axle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside headlamp aim has a weak pattern

Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,974 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Door check strap missing.

Offside Front Slight rubbing noise.

Tyre size 185/55/14

Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,974 miles

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

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Door check strap missing.

Offside Front Slight rubbing noise.

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

Tyre size 185/55/14

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,752 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish.

Drivers door checkstrap missing.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,752 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish.

Drivers door checkstrap missing.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,351 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 89,351 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,230 miles

both rear seat belt plastic covers are missing

epc lamp is on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,230 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear seat belts plastic are missing

epc lamp is on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,080 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 78,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 72,607 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 66,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Fail 18 May 2010 66,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Pass 22 Aug 2009 64,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 64,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 60,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,262 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,543 miles

Advise adjust up parking brake travel.

Pass 1 Jul 2006 45,751 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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Y229 KCB is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y229 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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Y229 KCB is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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