CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y731 UON

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,991 mi
Last recorded63,991 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationY731 UON
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2017 55,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2016 52,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,257 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)

eninge light on

gear box has slight leak

Pass 1 Apr 2013 45,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,725 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

advised. offside headlaqmp aim low. nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,487 miles

both front tyres advised

both rear shockers dust covers perished

n/s/f outer cv gaiter advised

o/s/f wishbone rear bush advised

Pass 29 May 2009 33,654 miles

n/s/f tyre wall advised

o/s/f rear wishbone bush advised

o/s/r tyre outer wall advised

Pass 30 May 2008 31,012 miles

h/brake travel advised.

n/s/r seat belt stirup advised.

o/s/f wiper blade advised

service brake pedal travel slightly lower than simliler vehicle of its model & age

steering rack wear starting to come on.

Fail 30 May 2008 31,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

h/brake travel advised.

n/s/r seat belt stirup advised.

o/s/f wiper blade advised

service brake pedal travel slightly lower than simliler vehicle of its model & age

steering rack wear starting to come on.

Pass 30 May 2007 29,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 29,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads very low. †o/s/f wishbone rear rubber bush starting to split away from sleeve

Pass 23 May 2006 27,122 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

Y731 UON is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y731 UON, 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 Y731 UON?

You can check the full history of Y731 UON by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y731 UON registered?

Y731 UON is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y731 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y731 UON shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y731 UON 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 Y731 UON. 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.