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Y449 VST

2001 Seat Arosa

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,535 mi
Last recorded211,535 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 VST
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 211,535 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/r seatbelt catch cover missing

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2010 202,452 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 202,372 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 194,021 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 185,992 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 185,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 175,196 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 175,141 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 153,814 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 153,814 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y449 VST is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y449 VST, 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 Y449 VST registered?

Y449 VST is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y449 VST safe to buy?

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