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Y529 XBN

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,482 mi
Last recorded93,482 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 XBN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 93,482 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 93,474 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 92,907 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle holed at nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,090 miles

rear bush of offside wishbone splitting

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2018 92,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bush of offside wishbone splitting

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 79,771 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 69,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 69,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 61,902 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,425 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,370 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 53,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 22 May 2007 46,864 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2006 39,740 miles

EML illuminated

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

slight wear on front tyres.

Pass 23 May 2006 39,740 miles

EML illuminated

slight wear on front tyres.

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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Y529 XBN is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y529 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 Y529 XBN registered?

Y529 XBN is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y529 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y529 XBN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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