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Y518 YRY

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,377 mi
Last recorded217,377 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 YRY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 217,377 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 217,371 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 197,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 174,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 159,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 157,910 miles

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 18 Mar 2014 153,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2014 153,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 145,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 136,452 miles

drivers door exterior handle stiff

Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 124,347 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 110,532 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 97,292 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 97,292 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads next service

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,869 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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Y518 YRY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y518 YRY, 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 Y518 YRY registered?

Y518 YRY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y518 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 YRY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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