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Y702 AEX

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

77,266 mi
Last recorded77,266 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 AEX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 77,266 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 77,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,195 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 72,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,589 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding/pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge pin worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 67,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded by axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer anti roll bar link rod bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint blowing slightly and centre box corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge pin worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 65,838 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 May 2022 65,836 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe clips (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 64,642 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 63,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,775 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 62,775 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,157 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 54,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,717 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 51,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,650 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,913 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,352 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,352 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

epc light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,352 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,460 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,080 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

n/s rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2006 15,543 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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Y702 AEX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y702 AEX, 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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Y702 AEX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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