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Y751 RBR

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY751 RBR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 118,990 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear shock absorbers covers lose

Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,807 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

water getting in pass/side headlight unit

Fail 16 Nov 2011 105,249 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,946 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 90,891 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,111 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 64,111 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 47,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,348 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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Y751 RBR is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y751 RBR, 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 Y751 RBR?

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What year was Y751 RBR registered?

Y751 RBR is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y751 RBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y751 RBR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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