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Y252 OJL

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,083 mi
Last recorded91,083 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 OJL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,083 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing slighty on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,439 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,880 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,632 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 29,086 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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Y252 OJL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y252 OJL, 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 Y252 OJL registered?

Y252 OJL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y252 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y252 OJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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