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Y452 LWL

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,440 mi
Last recorded70,440 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,440 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,440 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,312 miles

water in offside headlight

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,317 miles

water in offside headlight

Fail 16 Mar 2012 61,237 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

water in offside headlight

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,655 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,034 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 40,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 35,990 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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Y452 LWL is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y452 LWL, 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 Y452 LWL registered?

Y452 LWL is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 April 2001.

Is Y452 LWL safe to buy?

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