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Y461 XNW

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,211 mi
Last recorded57,211 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 XNW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,126 miles

all tyres have small radial fractures in edge of tread.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 52,227 miles

slight corrosion to brake surfaces n/sr,o/sr brake discs.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 52,227 miles

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

slight corrosion to brake surfaces n/sr,o/sr brake discs.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,617 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,012 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 46,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,078 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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Y461 XNW is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y461 XNW, 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 Y461 XNW registered?

Y461 XNW is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y461 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y461 XNW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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