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Y251 PKY

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,446 mi
Last recorded125,446 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 PKY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 125,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 103,844 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 90,031 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 90,022 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PKY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y251 PKY, 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 Y251 PKY registered?

Y251 PKY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y251 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 PKY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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