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Y431 KBL

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,491 mi
Last recorded105,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 KBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,491 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake bindeing slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,743 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 90,742 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,498 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 76,482 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,067 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,327 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,149 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2008 52,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,238 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 32,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y431 KBL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y431 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y431 KBL registered?

Y431 KBL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y431 KBL safe to buy?

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