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Y415 XNR

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,387 mi
Last recorded132,387 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 XNR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,387 miles

exhaust system corroded and filler used on rear section, not blowing at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2020 132,387 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and filler used on rear section, not blowing at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

epc light on

Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,598 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

epc light on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 105,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,106 miles

epc light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

epc light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,604 miles

front brake pads 2mm

front discs poor

nearside front outer cv boot poor

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,641 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 60,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,738 miles

drive shafts rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,513 miles

front brake peds wearing low approx 3000 miles

offside rear seatbelt stalk in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,162 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,997 miles

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

service inspection light on

servo pipe showing signs of perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2005 14,320 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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Y415 XNR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y415 XNR, 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 Y415 XNR registered?

Y415 XNR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y415 XNR safe to buy?

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