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Y509 JBM

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 JBM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2010 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

centre and rear exhaust sections weak

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

small crack in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

centre and rear exhaust sections weak

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

small crack in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2008 94,289 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 87,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 87,641 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,382 miles

both rear bump stops split

Pass 7 Dec 2005 60,416 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 60,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y509 JBM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y509 JBM, 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 Y509 JBM registered?

Y509 JBM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y509 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y509 JBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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