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Y253 ETN

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,301 mi
Last recorded107,301 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 ETN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 107,301 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2015 107,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2014 97,717 miles

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

brake pipes are plastic coated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,707 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes are plastic coated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,691 miles

Most steel brake pipes corroded, o/s/f tyre worn and front brake pads worn.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 81,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,133 miles

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

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

front discs deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,210 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 69,994 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,576 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs of standing surface corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,576 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front brake discs of standing surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,283 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,123 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 36,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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Y253 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y253 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.

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What year was Y253 ETN registered?

Y253 ETN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y253 ETN safe to buy?

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