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Y409 TEH

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,430 mi
Last recorded64,430 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 TEH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 64,430 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,665 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive under body corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2016 63,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blow (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive under body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 58,430 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,971 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,125 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 52,125 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 43,971 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 40,601 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 36,045 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre slightly flat

Pass 25 Feb 2006 36,045 miles

offside front tyre slightly flat

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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Y409 TEH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y409 TEH, 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 Y409 TEH registered?

Y409 TEH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y409 TEH safe to buy?

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