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Y251 ETN

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,466 mi
Last recorded132,466 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 ETN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 132,466 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,545 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,409 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,949 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,949 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,627 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 61,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,968 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,381 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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Y251 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y251 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y251 ETN registered?

Y251 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y251 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 ETN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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