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Y561 AUT

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,024 mi
Last recorded134,024 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 AUT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 134,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 2 Nov 2017 134,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on WIPERS NOT WORKING (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 121,451 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 121,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 112,873 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 31 Dec 2010 105,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,277 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,536 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,488 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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Y561 AUT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y561 AUT, 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 Y561 AUT registered?

Y561 AUT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y561 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y561 AUT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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