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Y254 AAH

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,339 mi
Last recorded86,339 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 AAH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 71,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement big bush at rear of bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement big bush at rear of bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,325 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,366 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded front tyres 2mm and worn on the inside edge uneven rear tyre wear n/s 2mm drivers front window not working wipers noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,453 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,967 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 33,967 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,236 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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Y254 AAH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y254 AAH, 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 Y254 AAH registered?

Y254 AAH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y254 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y254 AAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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