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Y549 NBY

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,704 mi
Last recorded32,704 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 NBY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 32,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 32,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,356 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 29,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,909 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 26,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,390 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 23,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,689 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 20,689 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,813 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,866 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 13,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,904 miles

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,954 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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Y549 NBY is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y549 NBY, 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 Y549 NBY registered?

Y549 NBY is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y549 NBY safe to buy?

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