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Y517 XBN

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 XBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2019 91,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 86,990 miles

EML on

front brake hoses deteriating

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,853 miles

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

Management light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,068 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine cover fitted

slight exhaust blow

tyre treads low o/s/f & n/s/f

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,856 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,856 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,060 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,060 miles

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

rear shocker top covers loose

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,147 miles

n/s front tyre 2// wheel rim damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre 2// wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,791 miles

nearside rear service brake low effort

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,791 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

nearside rear service brake low effort

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,401 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 32,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 32,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,605 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 22,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 14,638 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,644 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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Y517 XBN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y517 XBN, 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 Y517 XBN registered?

Y517 XBN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y517 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 XBN shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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