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Y418 NHJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,624 mi
Last recorded79,624 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 NHJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Clear lens missing from rear light

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,463 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 70,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 70,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,832 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jul 2013 61,832 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,836 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 39,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,120 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 32,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 30,068 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 30,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 28,537 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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Y418 NHJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y418 NHJ, 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 Y418 NHJ registered?

Y418 NHJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y418 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y418 NHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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