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Y426 KBL

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,866 mi
Last recorded62,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 KBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2021 62,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 62,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,456 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,592 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,065 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear perishing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front wipers blades start to split.

nsr tyre start to crack.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,074 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 51,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,985 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres slightly low on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 46,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres slightly low on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,411 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,098 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,621 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,325 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,323 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,411 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 15,037 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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Y426 KBL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y426 KBL, 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 Y426 KBL registered?

Y426 KBL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y426 KBL safe to buy?

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