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Y239 ACV

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 ACV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And binding (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated working as intented (5.2.3)

Rear axel beam/exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 113,223 miles

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully acess (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated working as intented (5.2.3)

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

Rear axel beam/exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes slightly binding,front exhaust weeping,hand brake lever loose ??

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,144 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension and subframe corrodedfront brake discs corroded,handbrake lever movement

Fail 10 Apr 2015 104,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension and subframe corrodedfront brake discs corroded,handbrake lever movement

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt stalk incomplete,front and rear suspension areas coroded,hand brake lever loose,exhaust front pipe weeping,brake discs worn,

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,025 miles

hand brake lever loose,nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged,suspension areas/subframes coroded,brake discs worn,

Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,841 miles

front brake discs worn,suspension areas coroded,nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged.hand brake levedr loose ??

Fail 12 Apr 2012 92,840 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn,suspension areas coroded,nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged.hand brake levedr loose ??

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,863 miles

suspension /subframe areas coroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges,suspens

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,020 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y239 ACV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y239 ACV, 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 Y239 ACV registered?

Y239 ACV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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