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Y412 UKP

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,869 mi
Last recorded100,869 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 UKP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 100,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 98,576 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 98,576 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 97,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 95,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,610 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,486 miles

tail pipe rusted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,486 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre starting to split and wear unevenly

tail pipe rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,684 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,451 miles

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,451 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,040 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,664 miles

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

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

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

os rear tyre perished (cracked around tread)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,664 miles

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

os rear tyre perished (cracked around tread)

Pass 30 May 2012 55,198 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 55,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear footbrake spongy pedal

Fail 14 Apr 2010 49,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,130 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,668 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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Y412 UKP is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y412 UKP, 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 Y412 UKP registered?

Y412 UKP is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y412 UKP safe to buy?

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