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Y705 AEX

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 AEX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 82,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,472 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 71,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake flexy hose not secured to shock absorber but not chaffing on any parts

Fail 9 Mar 2016 65,567 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake flexy hose not secured to shock absorber but not chaffing on any parts

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,825 miles

handbrake efforts just sufficient

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split,poor condition

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,640 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,639 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear shock absorbers covers/bump stops adrift.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,819 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 40,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,791 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 33,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,254 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 24,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 11,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,836 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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Y705 AEX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y705 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y705 AEX registered?

Y705 AEX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y705 AEX safe to buy?

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