CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y696 SJA

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,367 mi
Last recorded77,367 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 SJA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 77,355 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,784 miles

slight blow at flexi section

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,576 miles

Advise front brake pads low

Advise front exhaust mount broken but system is still secure - other exhaust mounts corroded

rear tyres have slight cracking along treads - advise replacing.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise front brake pads low

Advise front exhaust mount broken but system is still secure - other exhaust mounts corroded

rear tyres have slight cracking along treads - advise replacing.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 52,434 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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y696 SJA is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc 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 Y696 SJA, 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

How do I check the history of Y696 SJA?

You can check the full history of Y696 SJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y696 SJA registered?

Y696 SJA is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y696 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y696 SJA 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.

Does Y696 SJA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y696 SJA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.