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Y718 XBU

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,207 mi
Last recorded66,207 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 XBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 66,207 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear springs rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,897 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

o/s/r footbrake low effort

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,285 miles

rear brakes imbalanced o/s/r low

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,431 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,267 miles

front lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,414 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge and slight damage to outer sidewall

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,852 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 47,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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Y718 XBU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y718 XBU, 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 Y718 XBU registered?

Y718 XBU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y718 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 XBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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