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Y266 AAH

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,270 mi
Last recorded49,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 AAH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 49,270 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 49,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 34,678 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 34,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 27,831 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 25,774 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer detreated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 25,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached aux belt cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer detreated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 20,309 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 20,075 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 20,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 19,564 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 19,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,609 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,501 miles

nearside rear tyre inner and outer shoulder edges worn

surface rubber perish cracks in outer shoulders of nearside rear and offside front tyres-not to carcass

Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,803 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,394 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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Y266 AAH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y266 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.

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Y266 AAH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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